Значение слова WILBERFORCE в Литературной энциклопедии

WILLIAM (1759-1833).-Philanthropist and religious writer, _s._ of a merchant, was _b._ at Hull, _ed._ at Camb., entered Parliament as member for his native town, became the intimate friend of Pitt, and was the leader of the crusade against the slave-trade and slavery. His chief literary work was his _Practical View of Christianity_, which had remarkable popularity and influence, but he wrote continually and with effect on the religious and philanthropic objects to which he had devoted his life.