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William Wilberforce
About
English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833)
Quick Facts
- Name
- William Wilberforce
- Born
- 1759-08-24
- Died
- 1833-07-29
- Occupation
- politician / philanthropist / abolitionist / writer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Wilberforce House
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseBarbara Spooner WilberforceFrom 1797-05-30
Family
- FatherRobert Wilberforce
- MotherElizabeth Bird
- SiblingSarah Wilberforce
- ChildSamuel Wilberforce
- ChildRobert Isaac Wilberforce
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Education
- St John's College
- Pocklington School
- Hull Grammar School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q207672 ↗
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