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He was the son of a wealthy merchant

He risked everything to speak up for the slaves who couldn't speak for themselves.

He was born on the 24th of August 1759 in Hull.

He studied at Cambridge university.

He was a very religious Christian.

His petition to abolish slavery took 50 years to accomplish.

He became a member of parliament for Hull, later for Yorkshire.

He was buried in Westminster Abbey.

He retired from politics in 1825

He died on the 29th of July 1833

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