Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi was a 20th century Human philosopher who was native to the country of India on Earth.

In the early 20th century, Gandhi led a pacifist revolution against the oppression forced upon his country by the British Empire. He was finally successful in 1947, when India was granted its independence from the United Kingdom, and soon after became a Republic. (Historical Accounts; TOS novel: The Eugenics Wars: "The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh, Volume 1")

In 1930, Edith Keeler used Gandhi's struggle against the British as an example that humanity could still be cruel, oppressive, and unenlightened. (TOS novel: Crucible: "The Fire and the Rose")

In 2373, a holographic simulation of Gandhi was created by the Doctor aboard the USS Voyager, as part of a study to attempt to expand his personality sub-routines. (VOY episode: "Darkling")

In the 24th century, the Federation starship, USS Gandhi, was named in his honor. (TNG episode: "Second Chances"; DS9 episode: "Defiant")

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