1870 Bishop Samuel Wilberforce photograph
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1870 Bishop Samuel Wilberforce photograph
Portait carte de visite photograph of Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Winchester, Lord Bishop of Oxford. By Elliot and Fry of London circa 1870. Samuel Wilberforce, son of William Wilberforce. He was later called Soapy Sam for his habit of wringing his hands while sermoning and debating. He was an eloquent church member with an interest in science. He was a confident of Sir Richard Owen, and in this capacity he stood against T.H. Huxley in the famous Oxford Debate of 1860. Wilberforce died in a fall from his horse in 1873 and Huxley is said to have quipped cruelly in a letter to John Tyndall, " For once, reality and his brain came into contact, and the result was fatal"
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This print captures the essence of Bishop Samuel Wilberforce, a prominent figure in both the religious and scientific realms of 19th-century England. Taken around 1870 by renowned photographers Elliot and Fry of London, this portrait carte de visite showcases the distinguished bishop with an air of wisdom and contemplation. Samuel Wilberforce, known affectionately as Soapy Sam due to his habit of wringing his hands while delivering sermons or engaging in debates, was not only a powerful orator but also an ardent supporter of science. As a close confidant of Sir Richard Owen, he found himself at odds with T. H. Huxley during the famous Oxford Debate in 1860 regarding evolution. Tragically, Wilberforce's life came to an untimely end when he fell from his horse in 1873. It is said that Huxley cruelly quipped in a letter to John Tyndall that "reality and his brain came into contact" resulting in fatal consequences. In this thought-provoking photograph, we witness the intersection between religion and science embodied by Bishop Samuel Wilberforce. His legacy as an eloquent church member with a deep interest in scientific matters continues to intrigue scholars even today. This monochrome image serves as a poignant reminder of the intellectual battles fought during that era and invites us to reflect on how these debates shaped our understanding of human existence and evolution.
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