Nathaniel Bacon was a colonial leader in Virginia during the late 17th century. He is best known for leading a rebellion in 1676 against the colonial government, which he believed was not adequately protecting settlers from attacks by Native American tribes. This uprising is known as Bacon's Rebellion and highlighted tensions between frontier settlers and the established government. Bacon was born in England in 1647 and arrived in Virginia in the 1660s. His rebellion ultimately failed, leading to his death from dysentery and the subsequent suppression of the revolt. Despite its failure, Bacon's Rebellion had lasting effects on colonial policies and the relationship between settlers and Native Americans.