Marquis De Lafayette

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Marquis De Lafayette
By Katie
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Early Years

• Born September 6, 1757 in Auvergne, France
• His parents died when he was very young
• At age sixteen he became captain in the French
  Cavalry
• Married Marie Adrienne Francoise De Noailles
• Very wealthy
• Joined the American Revolution at nineteen

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Accomplishments

• In 1777 set sail to America to fight against the
  British
• One of the first to advocate a National Assembly
• Known as the hero of two worlds

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Later Years

• Died in Paris, France May 20, 1834

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Interesting Facts

• Real name Maire Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert
  Du Motier
• He was an only child

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Resources

• http//www.lucidcafe.com
• www.ushistory.org