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Clarkson, Thomas. Adm. sizar (age 19) at ST JOHN'S, June 22, 1779. S. of William, clerk, of Wisbech, Cambs., and Master of the Wisbech Grammar School. B. Mar. 26 (or 28), 1760. School, St Paul's. Matric. Michs. 1779; Scholar, 1780; Prizeman; B.A. 1783; M.A. 1786. Ord. deacon (Winchester, Litt. dim. from London) June 23, 1783. Did not take Priest's Orders; later refused any title except as a layman. Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of Portmore, 1785. Awarded first prize for his Essay Against Slavery; recalled to Cambridge to read it at the Commencement in 1785. On his return journey to London, when coming in sight of Wade's Mill in Hertfordshire, he dismounted and sat down by the roadside to ponder the contents of his Essay. There and then determined to devote himself to the abolition of the Slave Trade and thenceforth gave up his time and energies to the movement, spending in the effort most of his private fortune. Made the acquaintance of Wilberforce, who became interested in the movement and subsequently raised the matter in the House of Commons. Travelled all over England collecting evidence as to the cruelty of the traffic and enlisting public sympathy; went to Paris to gain the support of the French Government, 1789-99 and visited the Czar, 1818. A Vice-President of the Anti-Slavery Society. His name, with that of Wilberforce, permanently associated with the abolition of the slave trade. Granted the freedom of London, 1839. Lived latterly at Playford Hall, near Ipswich, as a gentleman farmer. A road at Cambridge is named after him. Married Catherine, dau. of Robert Buck, of Newton, Suffolk, Jan. 19, 1796. Author, History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the Slave Trade by the British Parliament; A Memoir of William Penn; Numerous pamphlets and tracts. Died Sept. 26, 1846, at Playford Hall. Buried at Playford. A monument was erected to his memory on the hill above Wade's Mill. Father of Thomas (1813). (St John's Coll. Adm., IV; D.N.B.) | Thomas CLARKSON Approx. lifespan: 17601846 Tripos: John Math. 1783 Adm sizar aged 19 St John's College 1779:06:22 s. of William CLARKSON clerk, of Wisbech, Cambridgeshire , , and Master of: : Sch: Wisbech Grammar School [Wisbech], [Cambridgeshire], b. 1760:03:26 or 28 Sch: St Paul's Matric 1779:10MT: Scholar 1780 Prizeman; BA 1783 MA 1786 Ord. deacon Winchester, Litt. dim. from London 1783:06:23 Did not take Priest's Orders; later refused any title except as a layman. Domestic Chapl.: to the Earl of Portmore 1785 Awarded first prize for his Essay Against Slavery ; recalled to Cambridge]to read it at the Commencement in1785 On his return journey to London , , when coming in sight of Wade's Mill in Hertfordshire , , he dismounted and sat down by the roadside to ponder the contents of his Essay. There and then determined to devote himself to the abolition of the Slave Trade and thenceforth gave up his time and energies to the movement, spending in the effort most of his private fortune. Made the acquaintance of Wilberforce, who became interested in the movement and subsequently raised the matter in House of Commons Travelled all over England , collecting evidence as to the cruelty of the traffic and enlisting public sympathy; went to Paris, [France], to gain the support of the French Government 1789-99 and visited the Czar, [Russia], 1818 Vice-President of: : Anti-Slavery Society His name, with that of Wilberforce, permanently associated with the abolition of the slave trade. Granted the freedom of London , 1839 latterly At Playford Hall, near Ipswich, [Suffolk], , as a gentleman farmer. A road at Cambridge is named after him. m. Catherine BUCK CLARKSON dau. of Robert BUCK of Newton, Suffolk , 1796:01:19 Author, History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the Slave Trade by the British Parliament; A Memoir of William Penn ; Numerous pamphlets and tracts. d. Playford Hall, [Playford], [Suffolk], 1846:09:26 bur. Playford, [Suffolk], A monument was erected to his memory on the hill above Wade's Mill, [Hertfordshire], father of Thomas CLARKSON (1813) ( St John's College Adm., IV; D.N.B. ) [add:]Mezzotint by C. Turner from portrait by Chalon: CAS: D37;[:add] [add:]Portrait by H. Room at St John's College [:add] [add:]Atkinson: 424[:add] |