Mahatma Gandhi

2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948

Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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Born in Porbandar, India
2 October 1869
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Sailed to London to study law
September 1888
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Moved to South Africa
1893

Took a legal post in Natal, where he first developed his method of nonviolent activism.

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Returned to India
9 January 1915
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Led the Salt March
12 March 1930 – 6 April 1930

A 240-mile nonviolent march to Dandi to protest the British salt monopoly.

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Launched the Quit India Movement
August 1942
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Assassinated in New Delhi
30 January 1948
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