apr 1, 1789 - William Wilberforce made his first speech against slavery in parliament
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On May 12, 1789, William Wilberforce's parliamentary oratory began to turn the tide against slavery. ... But even on May 12, 1789, when Wilberforce laid out the case for the abolition of slavery, his speech was recognized as a defining moment in British history.Added to timeline:
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apr 1, 1789
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~ 236 years ago