Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross in 1820 in Maryland, was an abolitionist who led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Known as the "Moses of her people," Tubman made over 13 missions and rescued more than 300 slaves, never losing a single passenger. She was born into slavery and later escaped to freedom, after which she dedicated her life to liberating others through dangerous missions back into slave states. Tubman lived until 1913 in Auburn, New York, where her legacy and courageous efforts fighting against slavery are still remembered today.