Toussaint L'Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution against French colonial rule. Born into slavery in 1743, he became a key figure in the fight for Haitian independence, advocating for freedom and equality. L'Ouverture was an astute military leader and tactician, effectively organizing former enslaved people and other allies to rise against the French colonial government. He played a crucial role in establishing the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean. His leadership and vision for a society free from oppression made him a symbol of resistance and is celebrated in Haiti and around the world.