William Wilberforce
(1759-1833)

English politician and abolitionist (1759–1833) – William Wilberforce was born in Wilberforce House (Museum in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK) on August 24th, 1759 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on July 29th, 1833 at the age of 73. Today William Wilberforce would be 264 years old.

Age

how old was William Wilberforce when he died?

William Wilberforce died in 1833 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 24th, 1759 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Wilberforce House Museum in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
Death Date	July 29th, 1833 (Monday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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William Wilberforce

Birthday

When was William Wilberforce born?

William Wilberforce was born on August 24th, 1759.

Death

When did William Wilberforce die?

William Wilberforce died on July 29th, 1833 at the age of 73 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Wilberforce would be 264 years old.