William Wilberforce
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William Wilberforce
Summary
William Wilberforce is a human[1]. Born in Wilberforce House[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1759[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 29, 1833[5]. He worked as a politician[6], philanthropist[7], abolitionist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,300 views/month, #5,963 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- William Wilberforce's place of birth was Wilberforce House[2].
- William Wilberforce passed away in London[4].
- William Wilberforce was born on August 24, 1759[3].
- William Wilberforce died on July 29, 1833[5].
- William Wilberforce is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
- William Wilberforce's father was Robert Wilberforce[12].
- William Wilberforce's mother was Elizabeth Bird[13].
- William Wilberforce was married to Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[14].
- A child of William Wilberforce was Samuel Wilberforce[15].
- A child of William Wilberforce was Robert Isaac Wilberforce[16].
- A child of William Wilberforce was Henry William Wilberforce[17].
- A child of William Wilberforce was William Wilberforce[18].
- A child of William Wilberforce was Elizabeth Wilberforce[19].
- A child of William Wilberforce was Barbara Wilberforce[20].
- William Wilberforce held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- William Wilberforce held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
- William Wilberforce's professions included politician[6].
- William Wilberforce worked as a philanthropist[7].
- William Wilberforce's professions included abolitionist[8].
- William Wilberforce's professions included writer[9].
- William Wilberforce held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
- William Wilberforce held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
- William Wilberforce held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
- William Wilberforce held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
- William Wilberforce held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Wilberforce House[2], William Wilberforce… he was born on August 24, 1759[3]. His father was Robert Wilberforce[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Bird[13].
Education
Educated at St John's College[28], a college of the University of Cambridge[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1511[31]; Pocklington School[32], an independent school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1514[35]; and Hull Grammar School[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], philanthropist[7], abolitionist[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1801[39]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1802[42]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1806[45]; member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1807[48]; member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1812[51]; and member of the 6th Parliament of the United Kingdom[52], a position[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1818[55].
Personal Life
Among William Wilberforce's spouses was Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[14]. Children include Samuel Wilberforce[15], a writer[56], 1805–1873[57], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[58], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[59]; Robert Isaac Wilberforce[16], a theologian[60], 1802–1857[61], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[62]; Henry William Wilberforce[17], a journalist[63], 1807–1873[64], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[65]; he[18], a politician[66], 1798–1879[67], of Kingdom of Great Britain[68]; Elizabeth Wilberforce[19], 1801–1832[69]; and Barbara Wilberforce[20], 1799–1821[70]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[71].
Death and Burial
William Wilberforce died on July 29, 1833[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Wilberforce include Wilberforce University[72], a university[73], in United States[74], founded in 1856[75] and Wilberforce[76], a cat[77].
Why It Matters
William Wilberforce ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,300 views/month, #5,963 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include Wilberforce University[72], a university[73], in United States[74], founded in 1856[75] and Wilberforce[76], a cat[77].
FAQs
Where was William Wilberforce born?
William Wilberforce was born in Wilberforce House[2].
Where did William Wilberforce die?
William Wilberforce died in London[4].
Who were William Wilberforce's parents?
William Wilberforce's father was Robert Wilberforce[12]. William Wilberforce's mother was Elizabeth Bird[13].
Who was William Wilberforce married to?
William Wilberforce's spouses include Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[14].
What did William Wilberforce do for work?
William Wilberforce worked as politician[6], philanthropist[7], abolitionist[8], and writer[9].
Where did William Wilberforce go to school?
William Wilberforce was educated at St John's College[28], Pocklington School[32], and Hull Grammar School[36].