Georges Washington de La Fayette
Georges Washington Louis Gilbert de La Fayette (24 December 1779 – 29 November 1849) was the son of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer and hero of the American Revolution, and Adrienne de La Fayette. He was named in honor of George Washington, under whom his father served in the Revolutionary War.
Georges Washington de La Fayette | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Georges Washington Louis Gilbert de Lafayette 24 December 1779 France |
| Died | 29 November 1849 (aged 69) Paris, France |
| Spouse |
Emilie de Tracy (m. 1802) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette Adrienne de Noailles |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | French First Republic French First Empire |
| Years of service | 1800-1807 |
| Battles/wars | French Revolution: • Battle of Pozzolo • Battle of Eylau |
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