Favourite character from history

[Borchester]

Granville Sharp (1735 - 1813)



Sharp was not a particularly attractive character, being something of an egotist, prig and trustafarian. But somehow he got hold of the idea that slavery was wrong and as a result of his work on the Somerset case and the subsequent and happy misunderstanding of Lord Mansfield's judgement, was effectively responsible for the abolition of slavery in England. He then went on to do all manner of clever and virtuous things.



How about you guys? Any historical favourites?