Samuel Wilberforce

Bishop in the Church of England
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Samuel Wilberforce

Summary

Samuel Wilberforce is a human[1]. His place of birth was Clapham Common[2]. He was born on September 7, 1805[3]. He died in Dorking[4]. He died on July 19, 1873[5]. He worked as a writer[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,548 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Wilberforce's place of birth was Clapham Common[2].
  • Samuel Wilberforce passed away in Dorking[4].
  • Samuel Wilberforce was born on September 7, 1805[3].
  • Samuel Wilberforce died on July 19, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at Winchester Cathedral[11].
  • Samuel Wilberforce's father was William Wilberforce[12].
  • Samuel Wilberforce's mother was Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[13].
  • Samuel Wilberforce was married to Emily Sargent[14].
  • A child of Samuel Wilberforce was Ernest Wilberforce[15].
  • A child of Samuel Wilberforce was Basil Wilberforce[16].
  • A child of Samuel Wilberforce was Reginald Garton Wilberforce[17].
  • A child of Samuel Wilberforce was Emily Charlotte Wilberforce[18].
  • Samuel Wilberforce held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Samuel Wilberforce's professions included writer[6].
  • Samuel Wilberforce worked as an Anglican priest[7].
  • Samuel Wilberforce worked as an Anglican theologian[8].
  • Samuel Wilberforce worked as a bishop[9].
  • Samuel Wilberforce held the position of Anglican Bishop of Winchester[20].
  • Samuel Wilberforce held the position of Bishop of Oxford[21].
  • Samuel Wilberforce held the position of Dean of Westminster[22].
  • Samuel Wilberforce held the position of Lord High Almoner[23].
  • Samuel Wilberforce's education included a stint at Oriel College[24].
  • Samuel Wilberforce received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Samuel Wilberforce was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Samuel Wilberforce's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Wilberforce was born in Clapham Common[2]. He was born on September 7, 1805[3]. His father was William Wilberforce[12]. His mother was Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[13].

Education

Samuel Wilberforce was educated at Oriel College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9]. Positions held include Anglican Bishop of Winchester[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1560[30]; Bishop of Oxford[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1542[33]; Dean of Westminster[22], a position[34], founded in 1540[35]; and Lord High Almoner[23].

Recognition

Samuel Wilberforce received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

Personal Life

Among Samuel Wilberforce's spouses was Emily Sargent[14]. Children include Ernest Wilberforce[15], an Anglican priest[36], 1840–1907[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]; Basil Wilberforce[16], a chaplain[39], 1841–1916[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41]; Reginald Garton Wilberforce[17], a barrister[42], 1838–1914[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44]; and Emily Charlotte Wilberforce[18], 1830–1917[45]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[27].

Death and Burial

Samuel Wilberforce died on July 19, 1873[5]. He passed away in Dorking[4]. The cause of death was horse fall[46]. Burial took place at Winchester Cathedral[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Samuel Wilberforce include Wilberforce River[47], a river[48], in New Zealand[49].

Why It Matters

Samuel Wilberforce ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,548 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

Entities named for him include Wilberforce River[47], a river[48], in New Zealand[49].

FAQs

Where was Samuel Wilberforce born?

Samuel Wilberforce's place of birth was Clapham Common[2].

Where did Samuel Wilberforce die?

Samuel Wilberforce died in Dorking[4].

Who were Samuel Wilberforce's parents?

Samuel Wilberforce's father was William Wilberforce[12]. Samuel Wilberforce's mother was Barbara Spooner Wilberforce[13].

Who was Samuel Wilberforce married to?

Samuel Wilberforce's spouses include Emily Sargent[14].

What did Samuel Wilberforce do for work?

Samuel Wilberforce worked as writer[6], Anglican priest[7], Anglican theologian[8], and bishop[9].

Where did Samuel Wilberforce go to school?

Samuel Wilberforce was educated at Oriel College[24].

What awards did Samuel Wilberforce receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, Anglican priest, Anglican theologian +1
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  6. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Sibling Robert Isaac Wilberforce, Henry William Wilberforce, Elizabeth Wilberforce +2
    Educated at Oriel College
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