Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian general and nationalist who played a key role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century. He was known for his military leadership and his efforts to unify the various Italian states into a single nation. Garibaldi was also a prominent figure in the movement for Italian independence and was involved in several military campaigns to achieve this goal. He is often remembered as a hero of the Italian unification movement and a symbol of Italian patriotism.