William Wilberforce, (1759-1833) began his attacks on slavery while at school, and from 1788 devoted himself to its abolition.
Short Biography:
He entered Parliament in 1780; in 1807 his bill for the abolition of the slave trade was passed, and in 1833, largely through his efforts, slavery was abolished throughout the empire.
Why is William Wilberforce famous?
William Wilberforce was a English reformer who was instrumental in abolishing slavery in the British Empire.
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