The Daily Dose #0127
Brief Biographical Summary
William Wilberforce (1759–1833) was a British politician and devout Christian whose faith drove his lifelong campaign to end the transatlantic slave trade. His perseverance and reliance on God’s strength brought about profound social change.
Fun fact: Wilberforce’s dedication to ending slavery led to the passage of the Slave Trade Act in 1807, and his work inspired future abolitionist movements around the world.