Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
French general and politician (1757–1834).
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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was a French general and politician. Born on 6 September 1757 in Chavaniac-Lafayette, Lafayette died on 20 May 1834 in former 1st arrondissement of Paris at the age of 76.
Positions held include member of the French National Assembly. Lafayette studied at University of Paris and Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, honorary citizen of the United States and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 75 languages, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette is No. 1,562 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 September 1757, Chavaniac-Lafayette
- Died
- 20 May 1834, former 1st arrondissement of Paris (aged 76)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Military officer, politician, aristocrat
- Nickname
- Americas Favorite Fighting Frenchmen
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Feuillant, Liberal Party
- Education
- University of Paris, Lycée Louis-le-Grand
- Languages
- French, English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 75
Did you know
Lived to 76.
Shares a birthday with John Dalton and Jane Addams.
Has a Wikipedia article in 75 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Member of the French National Assembly
Connections
- FatherMichel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette
- MotherMarie Louise Jolie de La Rivière
- SpouseAdrienne de Noailles, Mademoiselle d'Ayen
- ChildGeorges Washington de La Fayette
- ChildHenriette du Motier de Lafayette
- ChildAnastasie du Motier de Lafayette
- ChildVirginie du Motier de Lafayette
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences1785
- Honorary citizen of the United States2002
- Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis
- List of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
- Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr
- Order of Saint Louis
- Society of the Cincinnati
- Legion of Honour
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