The Life of The Marquis de Lafayette by Kai Sedic-Lawton

By King of Sparta

  • Gilbert de Lafayette is born in Chavaniac, France.

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  • Lafayette's father is killed in the Battle of Minden, Germany.

  • Lafayette's mother and grand-father die in Paris.

  • Lafayette marries Adrienne de Noailles in Paris.

  • The Marquis de Lafayette is enlisted as a Major General in the Continental Army.

  • Lafayette joins Washington at Brandywine Creek and is wounded in the ankle.

  • Lafayette sails to France to gain support for the American patriots.

  • Lafayette returns to America and the French fleet also arives.

  • Lafayette traps Gen. Cornwallis in Yorktown.

  • The Battle of Yorktown ensures victory for America.

  • Lafayette returns to France.

  • The Treaty of Paris is signed and America is free from Britain.

  • The beginning of the French Revolution.

  • Lafayette fled from France and was captured by the Austrians and put into Olmutz prison.

  • Lafayette is released from Olmutz prison with the help of American officials.

  • Lafayette returns home to France.

  • Lafayette joins the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Lafayette dies in Paris.