Great thinkers
By Debbie Carter (February 2007 Issue)
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William Wilberforce was born in Hull, the son of Robert Wilberforce, a wealthy merchant. He attended Hull Grammar School and in 1768, on his father’s death, was sent to live with an uncle and aunt in London. During this time he was educated at school in Putney and was strongly influenced by his aunt Hannah, an ardent Methodist. His mother and grandfather, concerned at his growing evangelism, brought him back to Hull in 1771, where he continued his education at Pocklington School near York.
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