William Knibb
(1803-1845), Missionary and slavery abolitionistRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
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
NPG 599
by George Baxter
baxtertype print, 1847
NPG 4957
'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 D32033
'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
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Christopher Stephen Nibbs
14 December 2020, 16:21
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Knibb
This man has done a lot more than you think.