Motilal Nehru was an influential Indian lawyer and politician born on May 6, 1861. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress. As a successful lawyer, he earned considerable wealth and used his resources to support the cause of Indian self-rule. Motilal Nehru was also the father of Jawaharlal Nehru, who later became India's first Prime Minister. He was a strong advocate for constitutional reforms and worked towards uniting various factions within the Indian nationalist movement. His contributions laid the groundwork for future leaders in the struggle for independence.