LAFAYETTE, MARQUIS OF

(1757–1834) French nobleman, political leader and general. He served as a general in the American army during the American Revolution (1775–1783) but returned to France after the war. He revisited America several times after that. During his visit in 1824, he gave a speech at a reception held by the Columbia Historical Society. —Games Congress Gls (Approved 13.8.92)

(1757–1834) French nobleman, political leader and general. He served as a general in the American army during the American Revolution (1775–1783) but returned to France after the war. He revisited America several times after that. During his visit in 1824, he gave a speech at a reception held by the Columbia Historical Society.