William Wilberforce
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William Wilberforce
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| In office 1780 – 1784 |
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| In office 1784 – 1812 |
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| In office 1812 – 1825 |
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| Born | 24 August 1759 Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire |
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| Died | 29 July 1833, aged 73 London |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Barbara Spooner |
| Children | William, Barbara, Elizabeth, Robert, Samuel and Henry |
William Wilberforce (24 August 1759–29 July 1833) was a British politician and philanthropist. He was a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.
[change] Other websites
- 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the British and U.S. Slave Trade
- BBC historic figures: William Wilberforce
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