George Thompson (abolitionist)
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George Donisthorpe Thompson (18 June 1804 – 7 October 1878) was a British anti-slavery orator and activist who toured giving lectures and worked for legislation while serving as a Member of Parliament. He was arguably one of the most important abolitionists and human rights lecturers in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Tower Hamlets, Preceded by ...
George Thompson | |
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Member of Parliament for Tower Hamlets | |
In office 1847–1852 | |
Preceded by | Charles Richard Fox |
Succeeded by | Charles Salisbury Butler |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-06-18)18 June 1804 Liverpool, England |
Died | 7 October 1878(1878-10-07) (aged 74) Leeds, England |
Political party | Radical |
Spouse |
Anne Spry
(m. 1831; died 1878) |
Children | 6 |
Occupation | Abolitionist, activist, politician |
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