The historical figure known for leading the Seneca Falls Convention is Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Held in 1848, this landmark event marked the beginning of the women's rights movement in the United States. Stanton, along with Lucretia Mott and other activists, organized the convention to address the social, civil, and religious rights of women. The convention produced the Declaration of Sentiments, a document detailing grievances and calls for equality, which included the demand for women’s suffrage. Stanton's leadership has left an enduring legacy in the fight for women's rights.