Lajos Kossuth, born on September 19, 1802, in Monok, Kingdom of Hungary, was a Hungarian lawyer, journalist, politician, statesman, and Governor-President of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848-49. A passionate advocate for his country's independence, Kossuth's fiery oratory and fierce dedication to the national cause made him a symbol of freedom not just in Hungary, but across Eu...