FAQ About William Wilberforce
What role did William Wilberforce play in abolishing the slave trade?
William Wilberforce was a key figure in the abolition of the slave trade through his persistent campaigning in the British Parliament. He introduced numerous bills to abolish the slave trade and mobilized public opinion against it. His efforts came to fruition with the passage of the Slave Trade Act in 1807, and he continued to advocate for the abolition of slavery itself until the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed, shortly after his death.
