Nguyễn Sinh Cung, better known as Hồ Chí Minh, was born on May 19, 1890, in Nghe An, Vietnam. He was a prominent Vietnamese revolutionary leader and the founder of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. His early life was marked by a strong interest in education and politics, which later influenced his commitment to Vietnamese independence. In 1911, he traveled to France and later to the United States and Russia, where he became involved in socialist movements. His experiences abroad shaped his political ideology, leading him to advocate for the rights of the Vietnamese people against colonial rule. He played a crucial role in the struggle for Vietnam's independence from French colonialism.