House of La Fayette

The House of La Fayette was a French family of Nobles of the Sword, from the province of Auvergne, established during the Middle-Age by the lords of the fief of La Fayette held by the senior branch of the Motier family.

House of La Fayette
French: Maison La Fayette

Motier de La Fayette
Nobles of the Sword
Gules, a bend or, with a bordure vair
Country Kingdom of France
Founded12th century (12th century)
FounderUnknown
Final rulerOscar Thomas Gilbert Motier de La Fayette
Titles
  • Marquis de La Fayette
  • Comte de La Fayette
  • Seigneur de La Fayette
  • Barron de Vissac
Dissolution1881 (1881)
Cadet branchesMotier de Champetières
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