James Stephen (British politician)
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James Stephen (30 June 1758 – 10 October 1832)[1] was the principal English lawyer associated with the movement for the abolition of slavery. Stephen was born in Poole, Dorset; the family home later being removed to Stoke Newington. He married twice and was the father of Sir James Stephen, grandfather of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen and Sir Leslie Stephen,[2] and great-grandfather of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
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Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Tralee, Member of Parliament for East Grinstead ...
James Stephen | |
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| Member of Parliament for Tralee | |
| In office 1808–1812 | |
| Member of Parliament for East Grinstead | |
| In office 1812–1815 | |
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| Born | (1758-06-30)30 June 1758 |
| Died | 10 October 1832(1832-10-10) (aged 74) |
| Political party | Tory |
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