Gerry Adams is an Irish politician and former leader of the Sinn Féin party, known for his role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Born on October 6, 1948, in Belfast, he became involved in politics during the Troubles, a conflict that lasted from the late 1960s to 1998. Adams has been a prominent advocate for Irish reunification and has played a significant role in negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Throughout his political career, Adams has faced controversy, including allegations of involvement with the Irish Republican Army (IRA). He served as a Member of Parliament for West Belfast and later as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast West. Adams stepped down as Sinn Féin's president in 2018, marking the end of an era in Irish politics.