William de Burgh
Deceased Person
1741 – 1808
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Who was William de Burgh?
William de Burgh was a prominent Anglo-Irish politician, theological writer and active campaigner for the abolition of slavery. He was a Member of Parliament for Athy from 1769 to 1776, and supported the campaigns of William Wilberforce against slavery.
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- Born
- 1741
- Also known as
- William de Burgh MP (1741-1808), Anti-Slavery Campaigner
- Died
- 1808
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on July 23, 2013
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