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'''Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette''' (6 September 1757 – 20 May 1834) often known as simply '''Lafayette''', was a French aristocrat and military officer born in south central [[France]]. Lafayette was a general during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a leader of the {{Wiki|National Guard (France)|Garde nationale}} during the {{Wiki|French Revolution}}. | '''Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette''' (6 September 1757 – 20 May 1834) often known as simply '''Lafayette''', was a French aristocrat and military officer born in south central [[France]]. Lafayette was a general during the [[American Revolutionary War]] and a leader of the {{Wiki|National Guard (France)|Garde nationale}} during the {{Wiki|French Revolution}}. | ||
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Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (6 September 1757 – 20 May 1834) often known as simply Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer born in south central France. Lafayette was a general during the American Revolutionary War and a leader of the Garde nationale during the French Revolution.
During the American Revolution, Lafayette served as a Major-General in the Continental Army under George Washington.
References
- Jeux Video Magazine April 2012 issue: Assassin's Creed III