William Wilberforce
English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833)
William Wilberforce (24 August 1759–29 July 1833) was a British evangelical politician and philanthropist. He was a leader of the movement to end the slave trade.
William Wilberforce | |
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Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull | |
In office 1780–1784 | |
Member of Parliament for Yorkshire | |
In office 1784–1812 | |
Member of Parliament for Bramber | |
In office 1812–1825 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England | 24 August 1759
Died | London, England | 29 July 1833, aged 73
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Spooner |
Children | William, Barbara, Elizabeth, Robert, Samuel and Henry |
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