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Marquis de Lafayette, Gilbert du Motier, 1757-1834

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1757 - 1834

Biography

French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the Siege of Yorktown. After returning to France, he was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Edmond Charles Genet letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 787527
Mss 787527
Date(s): 1787-09-27
Abstract

In English.

James Madison letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 825256.1
Mss 825256.1
Date(s): 1825-04-06 to 1825-12-02
Abstract

In English.

John Glover letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 781623
Mss 781623
Date(s): 1781-11-23
Scope and Contents

Letter written by Gen. Glover in Peeks Kill to LaFayette introducing and recommending John Wheelock, who wishes an introduction to the French ambassador.

Marie Joseph Paul Ives Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 826274
Mss 826274
Date(s): 1826-04-24
Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Roche Ives Gilbert de Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 825940.1
Webster Mss 825940.1
Date(s): 1825
Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Rock Yves Gilbert de Motier, marguis de Lafayette letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830118
Mss 830118
Date(s): 1830-01-18
Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 819120.1
Mss 819120.1
Date(s): 1819-01-20 to 1832-08-17
Abstract

In English.

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