William Wilberforce, English philanthropist and champion for the abolishment of the slave trade, is born.

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South African History Online. (2012, August 10). William Wilberforce, English philanthropist and champion for the abolishment of the slave trade, is born.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0090124

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South African History Online. "William Wilberforce, English philanthropist and champion for the abolishment of the slave trade, is born.." South African History Online. August 10, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0090124.