James Stephen (civil servant)
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Sir James Stephen (3 January 1789 – 14 September 1859)[1] was the British Undersecretary of State for the Colonies from 1836 to 1847. He made an important contribution to the Slavery Abolition Act 1833.
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Born | (1789-01-03)3 January 1789 |
Died | 14 September 1859(1859-09-14) (aged 70) Koblenz, Prussia |
Burial place | Kensal Green Cemetery, London |
Nationality | British |
Employer | Colonial Office |
Notable work | Slavery Abolition Act 1833 |
Spouse | Jane Catherine Venn |
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