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At a relatively early age Wilberforce entered the British Parliament and through contact with John Newton, a former slave ship captain, he became convinced that Britain should rid itself of this evil trade.
His life's work was thus executed in England and this is where he was for the most part engaged.
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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.
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
What was William wilberforce sick with?
Wilberforce's health declined further and he suffered a severe attack of influenza from which he never fully recovered http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wilberforce
