Marquis de Lafayette's life By Johnny Depp Sep 6, 1757 Lafayette's birth. Lafayette is born in Auvergne, France. Period: Sep 6, 1757 to May 20, 1854 Lafayette's life Apr 9, 1771 He joins Royal Army Apr 19, 1775 The American Revolution begins Aug 8, 1775 Marquis learns more about Americas struggles. Jul 4, 1776 The Americans claim independence Jun 13, 1777 Lafayette comes to the colonies. He comes to the colonies to help the local Patriot militias. Jul 31, 1777 Lafayette gets promoted into a Major General. Jun 19, 1778 British evacuated Philidelphia Oct 19, 1781 Lord Cornwallis's army laid down their arms May 20, 1854 Lafayette dies. Lafayette dies in Paris, France.
