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William Wilberforce (24 August 1759 – 29 July 1833) was a British politician, a philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. A native of Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he began his political career in 1780, and became an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire (1784–1812).
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Apr 16, 2024 · William Wilberforce (born August 24, 1759, Hull, Yorkshire, England—died July 29, 1833, London) was a British politician and philanthropist who from 1787 was prominent in the struggle to abolish the slave trade and then to abolish slavery itself in British overseas possessions.
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Learn about the life and achievements of William Wilberforce, a British MP and evangelical Christian who led the campaign to end the slave trade and slavery in the British empire. Find out how he also worked for social reform, education, animal welfare and Christian mission.
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William Wilberforce, (born Aug. 24, 1759, Hull, Yorkshire, Eng.—died July 29, 1833, London), British politician. Entering the House of Commons in 1780, he supported parliamentary reform and Catholic emancipation.
After a crushing political defeat, William Wilberforce nearly gave up his fight to abolish the slave trade. But a life-changing letter from John Newton sent this Daniel back into the...
Learn about the life and achievements of William Wilberforce, one of Britain's great social reformers who fought against slavery, promoted education and Christianity. Find out how he became a Christian, joined the abolitionist movement and passed the Slave Trade Act 1807.
Feb 17, 2011 · How much credit does William Wilberforce deserve for the abolition of the slave trade and slavery in Britain? This article examines his role, his religious views, his allies and opponents, and the challenges he faced in parliament and beyond.
