The revolutionary figure who led the Haitian Revolution against French colonialism was Toussaint Louverture. Starting around 1791, this enslaved individual turned military leader played a crucial role in leading enslaved people in a successful revolt against colonial rule, aiming for independence and the abolition of slavery. His leadership helped establish the first independent black republic in the world, Haiti, in 1804. Louverture's actions not only changed the course of Haitian history but also inspired enslaved people and abolitionist movements globally, becoming a symbol of resistance against oppression and colonialism.