Explore 10 surprising facts about the French hero of the American Revolution. read more
When Lafayette returned to France, he was acclaimed as the "hero of two worlds." He rejoined the French army, becoming an advocate for the American cause in the French court. While leading the Paris National Guard, he protected the king and his family and was accused of being a royalist. read more
Oh, do I know a lot about this. If I went on Mastermind, Lafayette would probably be one of my specialist topics. * His dad died when he was like twelve and his mother moved to Paris without him. read more
On this page we focus on facts about General Marquis de Lafayette as an American Revolutionary War general; however this is only part of the biography of this man's life as he also played important roles in the French Revolution (1789) and the July Revolution (1830). read more