Biography

British abolitionist William Wilberforce was born in August of 1759. The witness of his wife’s family caused Wilberforce to give his life to Christ. As an evangelical Christian, he dedicated much of his life to helping others in a variety of ways. As a philanthropist he supported Mission Societies, freedom for Sierra Leone, Society for the Suppression of Vice, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He served in Parliament but his failing health led him to resign his post. At the age of 73, Wilberforce died in July of 1833.

Wailand Groenendyk
CCEL Staff Writer