What man led the abolition of slavery in England?

William Wilberforce was a key figure in the abolition of slavery in England. He was a member of Parliament and dedicated much of his political career to campaigning against the slave trade. His efforts culminated in the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807, which made it illegal to engage in the slave trade within the British Empire. Wilberforce continued to advocate for the emancipation of enslaved people until his death in 1833, just days before the Slavery Abolition Act was passed.