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Wilberforce, William

(Encyclopedia) Wilberforce, William, 1759–1833, British politician and humanitarian. He was elected to Parliament in 1780 and during the campaign formed a lifelong friendship with William Pitt, whose…

Sojourner Truth Biography

abolitionistBorn: 1797? Sojourner Truth was the most prominent African-American woman in both the abolitionist movement and the early feminist movement. Born a slave called Isabella, some years…

The Age of Abolitionism

Notable Figures in Abolitionism   Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious Leaders Scientists…

The Age of Abolitionism

  Notable Figures in Abolitionism       Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious Leaders…

Pierre Toussaint

philanthropist Born: 1766Birthplace: Santo Domingo He was originally a slave brought to New York City in 1787. Upon his owner's death and the subsequent impoverishment of the widow, he worked as a…

Peter Williams, Sr.

religious leaderBorn: 1749Birthplace: New York, New York Although he was a slave, Williams became a sexton in the Methodist Church in 1778. When his owner returned to England in 1783, the church…

1800–1899 (A.D.) World History

War of 1812The Civil WarSpanish-American War (1898–1899)Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)Richard Wagner (1813–1883)Archive PhotosEdgar Allan Poe(1809–1849)The Library of Congress Picture…

criminal law

(Encyclopedia) criminal law, the branch of law that defines crimes, treats of their nature, and provides for their punishment. A tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual; a crime, on the…

Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron

(Encyclopedia) Grenville, William Wyndham Grenville, Baron, 1759–1834, British statesman; youngest son of George Grenville. He was foreign secretary in the ministry of his cousin William Pitt from…