Plaque

William Wilberforce - SW1

Erection date: 1961

Inscription

William Wilberforce, 1759 - 1833, opponent of slavery, died here.
London County Council

Site: William Wilberforce - SW1 (1 memorial)

SW1, Cadogan Place, 44

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Wilberforce - SW1

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Abolition of slavery

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London County Council

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