William wilberforce

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  • Born in the city of Hull

  • Elected member of Parliament for Hull

  • Elected member of Parliament for Yorkshire

  • Writes his life mission statement,

    “God Almighty has placed before me two great Objects: - the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners.”

  • Delivers his first publicly praised speech against the slave trade

  • Retires from parliament after 45 years of service

  • The House passed the bill abolishing slavery in the British Empire

  • Died at the age of 79 in London

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