b. 7 September 1805. d. 19 July 1873. Nationality: English.
Clergyman and poet. Son of MP William Wilberforce. Educated at Oriel College, Oxford.
Gained national prominence as a public speaker and defender of the church, culminating
in a debate against Charles Darwin. Appointed bishop of Winchester in 1869. Married
Emily Sargent on 10 June 1828. Biographical information: *ODNB*. (JS)