The name borne by this remarkable person as slave was Toussaint, but his success in forcing an opening everywhere secured for him the addition of “l’Ouverture,” making his name Toussaint l’Ouverture, Toussaint the Opening, by which he takes his place in history.
Sumner discusses the historical figure Toussaint l’Ouverture and his significance.
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