Tiberius Gracchus was a Roman politician and reformer who lived from 163 to 133 BCE. He is best known for his efforts to address social and economic inequality in the Roman Republic. Tiberius proposed land reforms aimed at redistributing public land to the poor, which challenged the interests of the wealthy elite. His reforms led to significant political conflict, and Tiberius faced strong opposition from the Senate. In 133 BCE, he was assassinated by political rivals, marking a pivotal moment in Roman history. His actions and the subsequent violence highlighted the growing tensions between different social classes in Rome.