
French general and politician (1757–1834)
1757 — 1834
Quick Facts
Profession
French general and politician (1757–1834)
Born
September 6, 1757
Died
1834 (age ~77)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, military officer, aristocrat
1757
Born in Chavaniac-Lafayette (1757-09-06)
1834
Died in former 1st arrondissement of Paris
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Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French military officer and politician who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette commanded Continental Army troops in the decisive siege of Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War's final major battle, which secured American independence. After returning to France, Lafayette became a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830 and continues to be celebrated as a hero in both France and the United States.
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Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, known in the United States as Lafayette, was a French military officer and politician who volunteered to join the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, in the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette commanded Continent
The name Yves means "A male given name from French". It is of French origin.
Yves du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757.
Yves du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette died in 1834, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French
The name Yves is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Yves
Yves — September 6, 1757
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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