William Wilberforce

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 Atlantic slave trade.

William Wilberforce
William Wilberforceby Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1828
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	(1759-08-24)24 August 1759 Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England
Died	(1833-07-29)29 July 1833, aged 73 London, England
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Barbara Spooner
Children	William, Barbara, Elizabeth, Robert, Samuel and Henry

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