George Thompson

George Donisthorpe Thompson (18 June 1804 – 7 October 1878) was a British antislavery orator and activist who worked towards the abolition of slavery through lecture tours and 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.

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George Thompson
Birth dateJune 18, 1804
Birth place
England , Liverpool
Nationality
United Kingdom
Religion
Congregational church
Date of deathOctober 07, 1878
Place of death
England , Leeds

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