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- He was born in Hull on the 24th August 1759.
- He was the son of a wealthy merchant.
- He studied at Cambridge University.
- In 1780, he became Member of Parliament for Hull, later he represented Yorkshire.
- He was a deeply religious English MP.
- He was influenced to act against the slave trade by Thomas Clarkson
- He risked everything to speak up for the slaves who couldn't. He said that God made men equal and we should live by that
- The British campaign to abolish slavery started at the beginning of the 1780s. William Wilberforce joined the movement in the mid 1780s. The British government abolished slavery in just three days before he died.
- His campaign to abolish slavery took 50 years to accomplish.
- He died on 29th July 1833.
- In 2004, he was named the greatest ever Yorkshire man because of his driving force behind the abolition of the slave trade.
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What is Wilberforce most famous for?
William Wilberforce is most famous for being an English politician. William Wilberforce is famous for leading a movement to abolish the slave trade and was also a philanthropist.
What did William wilberforce do?
The Abolition of Slavery
Did William Wilberforce have any children?
Yes. William Wilberforce had 6 children. 2 girls called Barbara and Elizabeth and 4 boys called, William, Robert, Samuel and Henry.
Who first abolished the slave trade?
William Wilberforce I think
Did William Wilberforce lead the Abolition of the slave trade?
The Quarkers, James Ramsay, Granville Sharp, Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce were humanitarians who contributed to end the abolition of slave trade
Where is William Wilberforce from?
William Wilberforce was from and born Hull, England
What is William wilberforce full name?
William Wilberforce was his full name
What is William Wilberforce's birthday?
William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759.
Who were William Wilberforce's parents?
Robert and Elizabeth Wilberforce.
What was William Wilberforce's mother called?
Elizabeth Wilberforce
What year was William Wilberforce born?
William Wilberforce was born on 24 August 1759.
When was Henry William Wilberforce born?
Henry William Wilberforce was born on 1807-09-22.
When did Henry William Wilberforce die?
Henry William Wilberforce died on 1873-04-23.
When did William Wilberforce die?
William Wilberforce died on July 29, 1833 at the age of 73.
What has the author William Wilberforce Marple written?
There is no known author named William Wilberforce Marple. It may be a fictional or unknown author.
Where was William Wilberforce born?
William Wilberforce was born on 24 August 1759 in Hull, Britain. by axel
How old was William Wilberforce at death?
William Wilberforce died on July 29, 1833 at the age of 73.
