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Gilbert de Lafayette is born in Chavaniac, France.
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Marquis de Lafayette
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Lafayette's father is killed in the Battle of Minden, Germany.
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Lafayette's mother and grand-father die in Paris.
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Lafayette marries Adrienne de Noailles in Paris.
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The Marquis de Lafayette is enlisted as a Major General in the Continental Army.
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Lafayette joins Washington at Brandywine Creek and is wounded in the ankle.
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Lafayette sails to France to gain support for the American patriots.
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Lafayette returns to America and the French fleet also arives.
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Lafayette traps Gen. Cornwallis in Yorktown.
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The Battle of Yorktown ensures victory for America.
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Lafayette returns to France.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed and America is free from Britain.
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The beginning of the French Revolution.
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Lafayette fled from France and was captured by the Austrians and put into Olmutz prison.
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Lafayette is released from Olmutz prison with the help of American officials.
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Lafayette returns home to France.
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Lafayette joins the Chamber of Deputies.
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Lafayette dies in Paris.