Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish orator, political philosopher and writer, member of the Whig political party. Burke supporting William Wilberforce's motion for the abolition of slavery in the House of Commons, 9 May 1788. Engraving from 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War' by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880).

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Edmund Burke (1729-1797) Anglo-Irish orator, political philosopher and writer, member of the Whig political party. Burke supporting William Wilberforce's motion for the abolition of slavery in the House of Commons, 9 May 1788. Engraving from 'Heroes of Britain in Peace and War' by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880).

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