Who are or were the best revolutionary leaders?

Haiti may have been one of the world's most desperate places in recent times, but its proud origins were those of the greatest revolt against slavery since Spartacus, the gladiator and original revolutionary, escaped to march on Rome. read more

Different leaders were important during different phases of these events. Among civilian leaders, Franklin, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Adams, James Otis and Robert Morris were important in New England and New York; Jefferson, Lee and Washington in Virginia. John Adams was instrumental in Washington being appointed to head the military effort. read more

All answers so far have mentioned some great leaders (Washington, Castro, Mao, Collins, Bolivar) who qualify for the tag of 'revolutionary'. They had one aspect in common - they all used armed struggle at some point in their careers. read more