William Knibb
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William Knibb, OM (7 September 1803 in Kettering – 15 November 1845) was an English Baptist minister and missionary to Jamaica. He is chiefly known today for his work to free enslaved Africans.
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Born | (1803-09-07)7 September 1803 Kettering, England |
Died | 15 November 1845(1845-11-15) (aged 42) |
Spouse | Mary Watki(n)s |
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In 1988, on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, Knibb was posthumously awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit. He was the first white male to receive the country's highest civil honour.