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 James Armistead Lafayette^[71], a spy^[72], 1748–1830^[73]; Lafayette County^[74], a county of Wisconsin^[75], in United States^[76], founded in 1846^[77]; LaFayette Motors^[78], an automobile manufacturer^[79], in United States^[80], founded in 1919^[81], headquartered in Milwaukee^[82]; Lafayette Township^[83], a township of Ohio^[84], in United States^[85]; Fayetteville Township^[86], a township of Illinois^[87], in United States^[88]; Lafayette^[89], a civil town of Wisconsin^[90], in United States^[91]; Fayetteville^[92], a town in the United States^[93], in United States^[94]; and Mount Lafayette^[95].

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.^[96]

Entities named for him include James Armistead Lafayette^[71], a spy^[72], 1748–1830^[73]; Lafayette County^[74], a county of Wisconsin^[75], in United States^[76], founded in 1846^[77]; LaFayette Motors^[78], an automobile manufacturer^[79], in United States^[80], founded in 1919^[81], headquartered in Milwaukee^[82]; Lafayette Township^[83], a township of Ohio^[84], in United States^[85]; Fayetteville Township^[86], a township of Illinois^[87], in United States^[88]; and Lafayette^[89], a civil town of Wisconsin^[90], in United States^[91].

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].