Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Summary
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette is a human[1]. He was born in Chavaniac-Lafayette[2]. He was born on September 6, 1757[3]. He passed away in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 20, 1834[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was born in Chavaniac-Lafayette[2].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette died in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757[3].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette died on May 20, 1834[5].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette died on May 19, 1834[11].
- Burial took place at Picpus Cemetery[12].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's father was Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette[13].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's mother was Marie Louise Jolie de La Rivière[14].
- Among Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's spouses was Adrienne de Noailles, Mademoiselle d'Ayen[15].
- A child of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was Georges Washington de La Fayette[16].
- A child of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was Henriette du Motier de Lafayette[17].
- A child of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was Anastasie du Motier de Lafayette[18].
- A child of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was Virginie du Motier de Lafayette[19].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette held citizenship in France[20].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette held citizenship in United States[21].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's professions included military officer[6].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette worked as a politician[7].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette worked as an aristocrat[8].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's professions included army officer[9].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette held the position of member of the French National Assembly[22].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's education included a stint at University of Paris[23].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[24].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's education included a stint at College Duplessis[25].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26].
- Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Chavaniac-Lafayette[2], Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette… he was born on September 6, 1757[3]. His father was Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette[13]. His mother was Marie Louise Jolie de La Rivière[14].
Education
Educated at University of Paris[23], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[24], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; and College Duplessis[25], a Maison d'arrêt[35], in France[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9]. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette held the position of member of the French National Assembly[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27]; honorary citizen of the United States[39], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1963[42]; Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[43], an award[44]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], a fellowship award[46]; and Order of Saint Louis[47].
Personal Life
Among Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's spouses was Adrienne de Noailles, Mademoiselle d'Ayen[15]. Children include Georges Washington de La Fayette[16], a politician[48], 1779–1849[49], of France[50]; Henriette du Motier de Lafayette[17], 1776–1778[51]; Anastasie du Motier de Lafayette[18], a painter[52], 1777–1863[53], of Kingdom of Italy[54]; and Virginie du Motier de Lafayette[19], a writer[55], 1782–1849[56]. Political affiliations include Feuillant[57], a political party[58], in France[59], founded in 1791[60], headquartered in rue Saint-Honoré[61]; Liberal Party[62], a political party[63], in France[64], founded in 1817[65]; and Doctrinaires[66], a political faction[67], in July Monarchy[68], founded in 1815[69].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 20, 1834[5] and May 19, 1834[11]. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette passed away in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[70]. Burial took place at Picpus Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette include Fayetteville[71], a city in the United States[72], in United States[73], founded in 1828[74]; Lafayette[75], a city in the United States[76], in United States[77], founded in 1853[78]; Lafayette Escadrille[79], an escadrille[80], in France[81], founded in 1916[82]; Fayette County[83], a county of Kentucky[84], in United States[85], founded in 1780[86]; Lafayette Street[87]; Lafayette Square[88]; Fayette[89]; and Lafayette dollar[90].
Why It Matters
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 144 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Entities named for him include Fayetteville[71], a city in the United States[72], in United States[73], founded in 1828[74]; Lafayette[75], a city in the United States[76], in United States[77], founded in 1853[78]; Lafayette Escadrille[79], an escadrille[80], in France[81], founded in 1916[82]; and Fayette County[83], a county of Kentucky[84], in United States[85], founded in 1780[86].
FAQs
Where was Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette born?
Born in Chavaniac-Lafayette[2], Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette…
Where did Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette die?
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette died in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's parents?
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's father was Michel du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette[13]. Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's mother was Marie Louise Jolie de La Rivière[14].
Who was Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette married to?
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's spouses include Adrienne de Noailles, Mademoiselle d'Ayen[15].
What did Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette do for work?
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette worked as military officer[6], politician[7], aristocrat[8], and army officer[9].
Where did Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette go to school?
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was educated at University of Paris[23], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[24], and College Duplessis[25].
What awards did Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[26], list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[27], honorary citizen of the United States[39], and Godfather promotion of Special Military School of Saint-Cyr[43].