I say niche, because otherwise we're all going to say Lenin. I'm interested to learn about some new historical figures.
But also...
Sorry to be a ghoul. I've baited you. I'll be honest, I'm applying for an internship scheme at an archive, and they've asked me :
'name a change maker who has inspired you... how you would reach 18-24 year olds on TikTok with their story?'
It's a youth engagement in archive material sort of thing. Their other posts are stuff like Chappell Roan's medieval VMA performance superimposed over a piece of tapestry from their archives.
Another is 'looking for a man in finance? 😀 - here's Eggwald Boggington, the so and so rich eccentric guy from our archives.
I'm thinking of choosing Thomas Sankara. But I'd like to hear your suggestions - whether it's related to my post, or not!
Someone like Garibaldi or Bolivar could work, if for some reason you want to go with an actual historical figure instead of, like, Katy Perry
I think Garbaldi is somewhat overrated in his historical importance, the process of Italian unification would continue regardless and probably in very similar fashion, but Bolivar is a good mention here.
Overrated in importance? Maybe, but it can't be denied that he was very cool.