Thomas Babington of Rothley Temple was an English philanthropist and politician. He was a member of the Clapham Sect, alongside more famous abolitionists such as William Wilberforce and Hannah More. An active anti-slavery campaigner, he had reservations about the participation of women associations in the movement.

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Occupation: politician, abolitionist
Position held: member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Leicestershire, member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: December 18, 1758

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Thomas Babington

British politician ( 1758 – 1837)

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About Thomas Babington

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Occupation: politician, abolitionist
Position held: member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, High Sheriff of Leicestershire, member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: December 18, 1758

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Died

November 21, 1837

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