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William Wilberforce
William Wilberforce (1759 - 1833) was a British parliamentarian and campaigner for the abolition of slavery.
His long campaign led to success with a change of British law, but sadly he died one month beforehand.
5 January 1810 - Free front signed by William Wilberforce from London to Diss
British stamps issued in 2007 Engraving by J. Jenkins