5 Things You Should Know about the Marquis de Lafayette

How much do YOU know about America’s favorite fighting Frenchman? Hear from the General himself about how he defied a king, braved the battlefield, and never wavered in his lifelong fight for equality.

[@andrewheitmeyer9945]

I’ve been absolutely obsessed with Lafayettes history as of recent. Good job!

[@ScoutSniper3124]

A life spent in the pursuit of Liberty and Freedom is a life well spent. Thank you, Marquis de Lafayette. I can only hope Americans remember your cause and stand up to defend it, as it's needed today more than ever since the American Revolution itself.

[@henryJBonaparte]

I love this man sooo much, both the historical person AND the man who plays him here, Mark Schneider. He's so charismatic and good looking.

[@davidcreager1945]

An Amazing man and Hero !! An unsung founding Father . Viva France ! 🇺🇲 / 🇫🇷

[@redburban1394]

You also forgot to mention that GW consider Lafayette as a son . And that he gave the state’s militia their name of The National Guard like what they had in France.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thank you I didn't know some of those things.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@scotttimothy64]

I'm from Lafayette, Louisiana, one of many American cities named after one of the greatest human beings ever to walk this Earth.

[@rebeccakimble5512]

Dude YOU are a BOSS

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

As late as 1830, he was helping to start the July Revolution that ended the Bourbon Restoration!

[@rosescott9299]

My historical boyfriend, Lafayette. They called him the hero of two worlds but he was truly a hero of all worlds. Amazing man indeed.

[@samus4799]

LaGrange, GA has a statue of the guy right in the center of town.

[@mauradonahue6288]

We will hos General Lafayette in Bostontge weekend of August 24-25, in collaboration with the Bunker Hill Monument Association, the American Friends of Lafayette and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Association. Celebtion includes a parade downtown Boston on Saturday and his revisiting Bunker Hill on Sunday at 11:30am. Join us in thanking the Marquis de Lafayette

[@ttatum]

James Lafayette is briefly mentioned here. The story of James Lafayette is an amazing story. Look it up.