William Wilberforce

English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833)

† 1833-07-29 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 49 language Wikipedias

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Life

William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759 in Wilberforce House and died on July 29, 1833 in London, aged 73. Recorded occupations: politician, philanthropist, abolitionist and writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom and member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Educated at St John's College, Pocklington School and Hull Grammar School.

At a glance

Born: August 24, 1759 · Wilberforce House
Died: July 29, 1833 · London
Age at death: 73
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupations: politician, philanthropist, abolitionist, writer
Positions held: member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Education: St John's College, Pocklington School, Hull Grammar School
Wikipedia editions: 49 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q207672 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William Wilberforce on Wikipedia.

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