Pasquale Paoli was an influential Corsican leader born on April 6, 1725. He is best known for his role in the struggle for Corsican independence from Genoa and later France. Paoli established a democratic constitution for Corsica in 1755, promoting civil liberties and education. Paoli's leadership was marked by his efforts to modernize Corsica and foster a sense of national identity. He is often celebrated as a national hero in Corsica and is remembered for his contributions to the island's political and cultural development until his death on February 5, 1807.