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'''William Wilberforce''' (1759-1833) was born in Hull, [[England]]. He was a politician who became a [[Christian]] [[philanthropist]], [[abolitionist]], and the leader of the campaign against the [[slave trade]]. A devout [[Anglican]], Wilberforce used Christian morals to argue against slavery. There is a historically black college in Ohio named Wilberforce University after him.
'''William Wilberforce''' (1759-1833) was born in Hull, [[England]]. He was a politician who became a [[Christian]] [[philanthropist]], [[abolitionist]], and the leader of the campaign against the [[Slave Trade]]. A devout [[Anglican]], Wilberforce used Christian morals to argue against slavery. There is a historically black college in Ohio named Wilberforce University after him.
The 2007 movie ''Amazing Grace'' depicts his life.
The 2007 movie ''Amazing Grace'' depicts his life.