Person    | Male  Born 22/9/1756  Died 31/5/1835

William Smith

William Smith

Born Clapham. Lived at Eagle House on Clapham Common. M.P. Pioneer of religious liberty. Early advocate for the abolition of the slave trade. Grandfather of Florence Nightingale. Died at 5 Blandford Square, his son's home.

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Greater London Council William Smith, M.P., 1756 - 1835, pioneer of religiou...

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