About
Member of the British Parliament from 1784 to 1812 who was a strong abolitionist. He was also an advocate against cruelty to animals.
Before Fame
He earned a master's degree from St John's College, Cambridge.
Trivia
Wilberforce University in Ohio is named after him.
Family Life
He married Barbara Spooner Wilberforce, and had six children.
Associated With
Actor Ioan Gruffudd played him in the 2007 movie Amazing Grace.
