Kossuth Lajos was a prominent Hungarian lawyer, politician, and revolutionary leader born on September 19, 1802. He is best known for his role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, where he advocated for national independence and democratic reforms. Kossuth served as the Minister of Finance and later as the Governor-President of Hungary during this tumultuous period. After the revolution was suppressed, Kossuth went into exile, traveling across Europe and the United States to garner support for Hungarian independence. He became a symbol of national pride and is often celebrated as a national hero in Hungary. Kossuth passed away on March 20, 1894, in Italy.