William Wilberforce
Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
William Wilberforce 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... Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1759, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Died: July 29, 1833 (age 73 years), Cadogan Place, London, United Kingdom
Children: Samuel Wilberforce, Robert Wilberforce, Henry Wilberforce, and more
Organizations founded: Anti-Slavery Society, RSPCA, Church Mission Society, and more
Spouse: Barbara Wilberforce (m. 1797–1833)
Grandchildren: Basil Wilberforce, Edward Wilberforce, Ernest Wilberforce, and more
Grandparents: Thomas Bird, Elizabeth Martyn, William Wilberforce, and more
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