William Knibb (1803-1845), Missionary and slavery abolitionist
Sitter in 6 portraits
Missionary, went out to Jamaica, 1842 and led the fight against slavery, in face of violent hostility from the planters; a powerful advocate, he generated immense support at home for his missionary work.
The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840
by Benjamin Robert Haydon
oil on canvas, 1841
On display in Room 20 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 599
'The Abolition of the Slave Trade' (The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840)
by John Alfred Vinter, after Benjamin Robert Haydon
lithograph, circa 1846-1864 (1841)
NPG D23546
'The Abolition of the Slave Trade' (The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840)
by John Alfred Vinter, after Benjamin Robert Haydon
lithograph, circa 1846-1864 (1841)
NPG D20516
'The Abolition of the Slave Trade' (The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840)
by John Alfred Vinter, after Benjamin Robert Haydon
lithograph, circa 1846-1864 (1841)
NPG D32033
Religion and Belief
Social Welfare and Reform
Groups
Ministers and preachers
Place
Jamaica
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