"Remembering the Brave: 15 Famous Freedom Fighters Who Shaped History"

M. L. Gandhi: Gandhi was a prominent figure in India's fight for independence and is renowned for his nonviolent resistance ethos. Millions of people all across the world were inspired by his civil disobedience and nonviolent protests.

Nelson Mandela: A revolutionary against apartheid in South Africa, Mandela served 27 years in jail before being freed and chosen to serve as the nation's first black president. He spoke for peace and hope in a nation torn apart by racial division.

King, Martin Luther Jr. King, an American Baptist clergyman, played a significant role in the American civil rights struggle. His "I Have a Dream" speech is still seen as a key turning point in American history.

Che Guevara was a pivotal actor in the Cuban Revolution. He was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary. He came to represent the struggle and rebellion against capitalism and imperialism.

Ho Chi Minh: A communist revolutionary from Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh founded and oversaw the campaign for Vietnamese independence. He guided his nation to victory in the Vietnam War and rose to become a poster child for those opposed to imperialism and colonialism.

Simon Bolivar: A military and political leader from Venezuela, Bolivar played a key role in the liberation of many Latin American nations from Spanish colonial domination. He is referred to as South America's "Liberator".

Subhas Chandra Bose: A key role in the Indian independence movement, Bose was an Indian nationalist and freedom fighter. He founded the Indian National Army and promoted armed opposition to British colonial rule.

Jose Rizal was a polymath and nationalist from the Philippines who played a significant role in the uprising against Spanish colonial control in the Philippines. In the Philippines, he is revered as a national hero, and his writings serve as a source of nationalist inspiration.

Simon Bolivar: A military and political leader from Venezuela, Bolivar played a key role in the liberation of many Latin American nations from Spanish colonial domination. He is referred to as South America's "Liberator".

Subhas Chandra Bose: A key role in the Indian independence movement, Bose was an Indian nationalist and freedom fighter. He founded the Indian National Army and promoted armed opposition to British colonial rule.

Jose Rizal was a polymath and nationalist from the Philippines who played a significant role in the uprising against Spanish colonial control in the Philippines. In the Philippines, he is revered as a national hero, and his writings serve as a source of nationalist inspiration.

American abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman helped hundreds of slaves escape through the Underground Railroad after herself escaping from slavery. She supported women's suffrage as well.

William Wallace was a Scottish landowner and knight who was instrumental in the late 13th-century Wars of Scottish Independence. In the Battle of Stirling Bridge, which took place in 1297, he led his people to victory over the English.

Invoking Saint Louis: L'Ouverture, a rebel from Haiti and former slave, led the revolt against French colonial power. He contributed to Haiti becoming the first black republic in history.

French saint and national hero Joan of Arc was a key figure in the Hundred Years' War between France and England. Before being taken prisoner by the English, tried for heresy, and executed at the stake in 1431, she led French forces to a number of significant triumphs.

Aung San Suu Kyi: A politician and human rights advocate from Burma, Suu Kyi was placed under house imprisonment for 15 years due to her peaceful opposition to the country's military government. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, and from 2016 to 2021 she served as the nation's State Counsellor.