William Wilberforce was a British politician and philanthropist who dedicated his life to the abolitionist movement. A deeply religious man, he played an influential role in abandoning slavery and slave trade from the British society. Wilberforce commenced his political career as an independent Member of the Parliament. It was while pursuing his political ambitions that Wilberforce experienced a spiritual reformation that turned him from a staunch Christian to an Evangelist. In 1787, Wilberforce first came into contact with anti-slave trade activist. Initially sceptical of his abilities, he soon took on the campaign and introduced the abolition of slave trade in the House of Commons. And rest as they say is history. Despite repeated failures, he made constant attempts arguing against the injustice meted out to slaves and raising awareness about their pitiable conditions. It was due to his resilient approach that in the Abolition of Slave Trade Act 1807 was finally passed. All through his life, Wilberforce contributed significantly in reshaping the political and social scenario by promoting social responsibility and action. Till the end, he fought for slave right and merely three days before his death, witnessed the passing of the Abolition of Slavery Bill in the House of Commons. A month after his death, the Bill was passed in the House of Lords and became Abolition of Slavery Act