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Born in the city of Hull
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Elected member of Parliament for Hull
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Elected member of Parliament for Yorkshire
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Writes his life mission statement,
“God Almighty has placed before me two great Objects: - the suppression of the slave trade and the reformation of manners.” -
Delivers his first publicly praised speech against the slave trade
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Retires from parliament after 45 years of service
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The House passed the bill abolishing slavery in the British Empire
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Died at the age of 79 in London