William Wilberforce

(1690-1776)
Person human Q96078243
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William Wilberforce

Summary

William Wilberforce is a human[1]. He was born on July 12, 1690[2]. He died on January 1, 1776[3].

Key Facts

  • William Wilberforce was born on July 12, 1690[2].
  • William Wilberforce died on January 1, 1776[3].
  • William Wilberforce's father was Samuel Wilberfosse, of Beverley[4].
  • William Wilberforce's mother was Anne Davye[5].
  • Among William Wilberforce's spouses was Sarah Thornton[6].
  • A child of William Wilberforce was Judith Wilberforce[7].
  • A child of William Wilberforce was Robert Wilberforce[8].
  • A child of William Wilberforce was William Wilberforce[9].
  • William Wilberforce is recorded as male[10].
  • William Wilberforce's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • William Wilberforce's given name is recorded as William[12].

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Origins and Family

William Wilberforce was born on July 12, 1690[2]. His father was Samuel Wilberfosse, of Beverley[4]. His mother was Anne Davye[5].

Personal Life

Among William Wilberforce's spouses was Sarah Thornton[6]. Children include Judith Wilberforce[7], 1727–1806[13]; Robert Wilberforce[8], 1728–1768[14]; and he[9], 1721–1777[15].

Death and Burial

William Wilberforce died on January 1, 1776[3].

FAQs

Who were William Wilberforce's parents?

William Wilberforce's father was Samuel Wilberfosse, of Beverley[4]. William Wilberforce's mother was Anne Davye[5].

Who was William Wilberforce married to?

William Wilberforce's spouses include Sarah Thornton[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [13] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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