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Title
William Wilberforce (1759–1833)
Date
1883
Medium
ashlar
Measurements
H 219 x W 73 x D 64 cm;
Plinth: H 128 x W 117 x D 90 cm
Accession number
ARTUK001
Acquisition method
gift
Work type
Statue
Inscription description
on front: PRESENTED TO THE CORPORATION BY / HENRY BRIGGS ESQUIRE J.P. / SHERIFF OF KINGSTON-UPON-HULL 1881; on front of plinth: WILLIAM WILBERFORCE / BORN IN HULL 24TH AUGUST 1759 / DIED IN LONDON 29TH JULY 1833 / MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR HULL / FROM 1780 TO 1784 / MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR YORKSHIRE / FROM 1784 TO 1812 / ENGLAND OWES TO HIM THE REFORMATION OF MANNERS / THE WORLD OWES TO HIM THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY