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Marquis de Lafayette is born.
Marquis de Lafayette is born at Chateau Chavanian in the Auverne section of souther France. -
Lafayette's Father's Death.
Lafayette's father, an officer in the King's army, was killed in Minden, Germany against the British during the Seven Years' War. This wanted Marquis de Lafayette to join the army even more, in hope to avenge his father, right in his steps. -
Lafayette's mother dies.
Madame de Lafayette, the mother of Marquis de Lafayette dies at the age of 33. -
Lafayette's maternal grandfather dies.
After his maternal grandfather's death, he inherits great wealth from the La Rviere estate that included farms in Brittany, business investments in the indies, and a thousand acres of land. He is now one of the wealthiest aristocrats in Europe, just at the age of 13. -
Becoming a Brevet Lieutenant
Because of his great influence from his future father-in-law, Lafayette became a Brevet Lieutenant for the prestigious Noailles Regiment. -
The Marriage of Lafayette and Adrienne
Gilbert (Marquis de Lafayette) and Adrienne marry in the Noailles family chapel at the age of only 16, and the age of 14 (Adrienne). -
A Turning Point in Lafayette's life
A date always remembered by Lafayette. He meets the Duke of Gloucester, while he was on maeuvers at Metz, France. He learns about the rebellious colonists who are protesting taxation. And, he learns a lot about the fights with Washington and the Americans. This is a turning point in his life, because he now has a mission in life with a command focus on political reform. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is written by the American Colonists to declare their freedom and independence from Britain. It is "Sacred" to Lafayette, whom adpots it as his clarion to call to action! -
Becoming an Aid
Lafayette becomes an "aide-de-camp" for Washington at Moland Headquarters in Bucks County, PA. -
The March!
Lafayette marches into Valley Forge with Washington and the Continental Army with 12,000 troops. -
Great Britain declares war on France
Great Britain declares war on France, and Lafayette is tense with Great Britain. -
The Conference with Vergennes and Maurepas
Lafayette has an important conference with Vergennes and Maurepas; he argues for more aid to General George Washington to help support his army and strategies. -
Learning from Mistakes!
3,500 French soldiers, with the lead of Lafayette come to the shores of Savannah in attempt to take it back from the British. They meet with failure. A superior commander that is a great friend of his is also killed in action. This leads to Marquis' new plan of action in strategy. -
The Birth of a Lafayette
George Washington Lafayette, a baby boy, is born. The mother is Adrienne. This shows that Marquis had a great relationship with George Washington, and that relationship shaped his mind into practically "idoling" him or just really liking him. He named his kid after him! -
The Sendoff
Marquis uniforms up as an American General for the army, and he is taking a formal leave of the King and Queen of France. He wants to pursue his aid of General George Washington. He was given a formal Sendoff. -
Aid in Morristown Headquarters
Marquis de Lafayette brings in 6,000 elite troops from France, making George Washington's moral soar up into the skies. This elates Washington a lot, therefore wanting to help Marquis more, too. -
Welcomed at Boston Harbor
Marquis de Lafayette is welcomed as a hero at Boston Harbor after a long trip from the Hermoine to America. This raises his moral and his love for America. He is eager to aid George Washington, too. -
Honor of Lafayette
Congress, by resolution honors Lafayette as gallant and meritorious. -
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Marquis de Lafayette's Climax of Life
After riding/ walking more than a thousand miles, Lafayette pursues and corners Cornwallis at Yorktown. The British use germ warfare by releasing African slaves infected with small pox to kill of all American and French troops to spread the disease in America, but Lafayette tries avoiding it. -
Assurance of the Cornering of Cornwallis
Lafayette meets Washington and Rochambeau at Williamsburg to assure them that Cornwallis is trapped and cornered at Yorktown. Washington is delighted to hear this, and is proud to have him by his side. -
The War of Independence, Won
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown. Washington wins the War of Independence with the support of Lafayette. Without him, the wars still would've gone on, and we might've lost. Lafayette is honored by the Americans as a great military general. -
A new born baby, again.
Daughter of Adrienne Lafayette, Virginie, was born in 1783. Her name was dedicated, again, to George Washington for his state, Virginia. Again, this shows how dedicated Marquis de Lafayette was to George Washington. -
Marquis de Lafayette, again, honored.
Marquis de Lafayette is awarded the prestigious medal Le Chavalier de Saint James for his brilliant achievements as a general in the American Continental Army. This shaped his character as heroic and very brave. His dedication to George Washington was also, very large. -
Praised as a Honorary Citizen of America
Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts dedicate and honor to make him an honorary American citizen. This raises his moral and his love for America grows. -
The Flag of France
Marquis de Lafafyette created the Flag of France, also assisted the flag. This makes him a "celebrity" at the time, already popular as a successful war general. -
His Wife Arrested!
Adrienne de Lafayette is arrested by police at Chateau Chavaniac and is confined there. Marquis de Lafayette is enraged by this, and plans to see why and how she is there. -
Guillotined.
Adrienne's mother, sister and grandmother are guillotined. This angers Marquis de Lafayette a lot, therefore really reaching the tip of his characteristics, where he could practically do anything to anyone. -
Sacrifices.
Adrienne Lafayette asks for Anastasie and Virginie Lafayette to join them in prison just to be near her. Lafayette is overwhelmed to see them sacrificing their lives to come. George Washington Lafayette is sent to stay with George Washington to keep safe. Their living conditions at the moment are horrible. -
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Helping the World
Lafayette sits in the Chamber of Deputies and continues to support liberal policies to help the common people of the world. -
A Step Closer to an American! (Not Literally!)
Lafayette arrives in America as an honored guest of the
United States of America at President James Monroe's invitation. He was greeted with great cheer. When asked by hosts how he wished to be introduced to his audiences, he replied,"As an American General". His great success was influenced by George Washington. -
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The Polish Revolution
Lafayette actively supports the Polish Revolution. He gave endless speeches in the Chamber of Deputies; he gave financial support, entertained exiled politicians and became a founding member of the Polish Committee. He is a "celebrity" of the 19th Century, and would always be remembered. -
The Death that will Always be Remembered!
Lafayette dies in Paris, four months shy of his 77th birthday. -
A Honorable Death
Buried at Picpus Cemetery in Paris next to his wife. His son George Washington Lafayette scattered American soil around his casket. He rests as he wished, to be buried in American soul. Since the 1890's an American flag has flown at his gravesite as a mark of respect and for a man who risked his life and fortune for a country he loved as much as his own beloved France. He is shaped as a honorable man in both countries: France and America. -
Honorary Citizen? After about 200 Years?!
Becomes the sixth honorary citizen by bill of Senator John Warner of Virginia.
