Birthdate: August 24, 1759
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kingston upon Hull
Died: July 29, 1833
William Wilberforce was a prominent British politician who dedicated his career to advocating for social reform, particularly the abolition of the slave trade. He became an independent Member of Parliament for Yorkshire in 1784 and led the parliamentary campaign against the British slave trade for 20 years, resulting in the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807. Wilberforce also championed causes such as the Society for the Suppression of Vice, missionary work, and the prevention of cruelty to animals. He continued his efforts for the abolition of slavery until his death in 1833.
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