Papers of Thomas Clarkson 1787-1996 (The majority of the papers were written during Clarkson's life. A few are much more recent, relating to twentieth century research into Clarkson's work.)

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Papers of Thomas Clarkson 1787-1996 (The majority of the papers were written during Clarkson's life. A few are much more recent, relating to twentieth century research into Clarkson's work.)

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St John's College Library

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Clarkson, Thomas, 1760-1846

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Philanthropist. Entered St John's 1780. B.A. 1783. Clarkson won the members prize for Latin essay in 1785, the subject being a question 'anne liceat invitos in servitutem dare?' ('is it lawful to make slaves of others against their will?') This contest determined the course of the rest of his life. The essay was read in the Senate House to much applause in June 1785, and published by James Phillips in June 1786. He met William Wilberforce in 1786 and co-founded a committee for the suppr...