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Where was william wilberforce born!
Top 10 Surprising Facts about William Wilberforce
He was born on the 24th of August 1759 in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom. Later in life, he married Barbara.
Together they had four children.
Wilberforce studied at Hull Grammar school, St. John’s College, and Pocklington School.
William Wilberforce was a politician, philanthropist, and leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.
He began his political career in 1780.
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These were his grandfather’s footsteps for he was a mayor.
To abolish the slave trade, he presented the bill in the House of Commons. He gave a three-hour speech against slavery in the parliament. He lead the campaigns for 26.
Other than slavery, he also presented other two bills.
He suggested that sentences for women convicted of treason be reduced.
On the other hand, he requested permitting the dissection of dead rapists, arsonists, and thieves. All the bills passed.
His biography was compiled by different authors including his sons.
The son