Who played a prominent role in the abolition of the slave trade in Britain and was Hull's 18th-century Member of Parliament?
William Wilberforce
Thomas Clarkson
John Newton
Olaudah Equiano
Answer
William Wilberforce, Hull's 18th-century Member of Parliament, played a significant role in the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. He was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and dedicated his life to the cause.
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