Who was gandhi? when and where did he live? why was he important

Gandhi was a very important man. He was born in 1869 on October 2. He died in 1948 on January 30. He was an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer. He was important because, he become the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India. He was born in Porbandar, India. He also lived in South Africa and London. Hope this helps. 

If i remember correctly it was caused by people hurling bodies at a country for some reason and them they all became infected

No, it was american go thic