William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce was born in England on August 24th, 1759. He was born in a house on the High Street of Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire and died on July 29th, 1833 at the age of seventy-three. But between these years, he lived a highly influential life – insofar as he determinedly pursued altruistic ends. In particular, he is remembered for his active participation in outlawing the slave trade. In 1789, he spoke in the House of Commons, whereby he contended that slavery was an injustice and was contrary to principles of human dignity and decency. Moreover, he conducted a famous campaign in support of the Slavery Abolition Act. But his success can also be attributed in part to John Newton, William Pitt, John Horton, Henry Thornton, Thomas Clarkson, Hannah More, and others. They helped William Wilberforce tremendously in his endeavors. As a consequence of his passion, his connections to other great men, and his valuing the lives of all humans, William Wilberforce is still remembered as an esteemed politician and humanitarian. When William was a child, he was a small, sickly and delicate, with poor eyesight and a weak constitution. He went to Hull Grammar School, where he met a boy by the name of…

Who is William Wilberforce? Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759 in Hull, Yorkshire, England. He was the son of a wealthy merchant and a religious English member of Parliament. William Wilberforce is famous for his actions which was to abolish the English slave trade in England. (www.the famous people.com) Wilberforce grew up in Hull, Yorkshire and moved to London when he was still very young. Wilberforce has three sisters: Elizabeth, Ann, and Sarah Wilberforce. He was influenced by Thomas…

faith out there in the public, because our faith is the positive response to all God has already provided. God has already healed the nations, building you is not to seat in churches shouting glory! But as a believer you are a miracle. Live it out in the market places of ideas in politics, business/economics, art and sports, Music& entertainment, schools, in your neighbourhood and everywhere. In 1759-1833, a young English man from Yorkshire took his faith to the public to fight the mustard of…

1807. The movie Amazing Grace focuses on an abolitionist, William Wilberforce, and those who supported him along the way. One of the people, among many, who aided him on his conquest, was William Pit the Younger. Pitt was a British politician who had a fierce opposition to slavery and the slave trade, but due to his intentions of becoming Prime Minister, needed to remain neutral on the subject. In enters William Wilberforce, a politician, a Member of Parliament, and most importantly a friend and…

William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759 as the only son of Robert Wilberforce and Elizabeth Bird. His father was a wealthy merchant. As young child he was mostly unwell and had poor eyesight. He gained his early education from Hull Grammar School. His father’s died in 1768. Wilberforce was put under the care of his uncle and aunt under whose influence he leaned towards evangelicalism. He returned to Hull in 1771, where he resumed his studies. The religious passion lessened as he involved…

only difference were their colour. William Wilberforce was one of these men who saw slaves as people. He founded the Committee Of The Abolition Of The Slave Trade. He felt a need to educated people; to give people words to enlighten them on the atrocities of the trade. He was not alone he worked with groups of people who also saw the unjust treatment of slaves. He cast his word to the people through pins, vases, meetings, posters, and other forms of spreading words. The words spread across the…

financial institutions or aid agencies. This can include reforms to policies, public services, education, or finances. Reform is different from revolution, in that the latter means basic or radical change; whereas reform may be no more than improving or fine tuning a current way of doing business. In some instances it may be to address serious wrong doings without altering the current system. Reform main goal is seeking to improve the system as it stands. The purpose of this essay, is to…

amounts of money (Revealing Histories). The Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade was established in 1787, and was comprised mainly of Quakers although it would grow to include many influential parliament members. That same year, a young William Wilberforce joined the movement and officially announced plans to introduce an anti-slavery bill in parliament. With Wilberforce now involved in the movement, the committee had connections with Quakers, Methodists, Prime Minister William Pitt, and…

After his conversion experience, Wilberforce sought to stand behind a worthy cause rather than promote his selfish ambitions to further his career. On October 28, 1787, Wilberforce wrote a statement in his diary that would set the course for his life. He declared that “God almighty has placed before me two great Objects—the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners.” During this time, the slave trade was a powerful entity within the British empire. The Society of Friends, or…

William Wilberforce was born in Hull, England in 1759. He received his university education in Cambridge. Described by those who knew him as worldly, wealthy and popular he was known for his wit, good conversation and humour. He enjoyed gentleman’s clubs, drinking and gambling more than study but managed the minimum requirements to pass his exams (Windschuttle 2008). In 1785 at 26 years of age he experienced what he described as his “great change”, and emerged from this period inwardly and…