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The history of William Wilberforce and his house


The history of William Wilberforce and his house

The History of Wilberforce House. Built around 1660, Wilberforce House is one of the oldest buildings in Hull. It was designed by William Catlyn for Hugh Lister ...

The history of William Wilberforce and his house

William Wilberforce was born in Wilberforce House on the 24th of August 1759. He was christened at Holy Trinity Church in Hull the following month.

Wilberforce House • History Around Hull - MyLearning

It takes its name from the building's most famous resident, William Wilberforce, the Abolitionist, who was born there in 1759. The museum is dedicated to ...

History - Wilberforce International Institute

He had a positive effect on nearly all areas of English life with his Christ-inspired reforms which he advocated. William Wilberforce inspired people to take up ...

William Wilberforce | Biography, Achievements, & Facts - Britannica

William Wilberforce (born August 24, 1759, Hull, Yorkshire, England—died July 29, 1833, London) was a British politician and philanthropist ...

Who was William Wilberforce | University of Hull

British politician, philanthropist and leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. The Institute is named after William Wilberforce (1759-1833).

William Wilberforce Biography

Three days before his death in 1833, he heard that the House of Commons had passed a law emancipating all slaves in the British Empire. Wilberforce's faith in ...

William Wilberforce - Wikipedia

William Wilberforce (24 August 1759 – 29 July 1833) was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.

William Wilberforce & family - Westminster Abbey

TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM WILBERFORCE (BORN IN HULL AUGUST 24th 1759, DIED IN LONDON JULY 29th 1833;) FOR NEARLY HALF A CENTURY A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ...

History - William Wilberforce - BBC

He studied at Cambridge University where he began a lasting friendship with the future prime minister, William Pitt the Younger. In 1780, Wilberforce became ...

Childhood and Education • William Wilberforce - MyLearning

William Wilberforce was born on 24 August, 1759, at 25 High Street, Hull (which is now known as Wilberforce House) to Robert and Elizabeth Wilberforce.

William Wilberforce - Hull History Centre

William Wilberforce was born in Hull on 24 August 1759, the only son of a Hull merchant whose wealth derived from the Baltic trade.

William Wilberforce - Hillingdon Council

He became the MP for his home city and was a leading campaigner in parliament for the abolition of slavery. During a period of about 20 years, ...

William Wilberforce | Politician | Blue Plaques - English Heritage

The politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce is commemorated with a plaque on the site of his former home at 111 Broomwood Road in Battersea. · EARLY LIFE ...

History of William Wilberforce: Abolition of British Slavery - Bill Petro

He was elected to Parliament at the age of 21, the youngest age at which one could be elected. He was noted for his charm and eloquence; his phenomenal ...

Wilberforce House - Wikipedia

Wilberforce House is a British historic house museum, part of the Museums Quarter of Kingston-upon-Hull. It is the birthplace of social reformer William ...

Heroes of Progress, Pt. 8: William Wilberforce

However, the 1807 act only banned slave trading and many slaves continued to be held in bondage. For the remainder of his life, Wilberforce ...

People from Hull's History: William Wilberforce - YouTube

The background to one of the most prominent campaigners for the abolition of the slave trade across Britain's territories, and one of Hull's ...

Lessons in Perseverance from the Life of William Wilberforce

Johns College in Cambridge, where he became close friends with future prime minister William Pitt. Raised in a Christian home, Wilberforce ...

Balancing Work and Family Responsibilities - William Wilberforce

The Wilberforce home was a little eccentric and rather lax. Numerous pets, including a rabbit, were kept in the house. Barbara's strong suit ...