Marquis de Lafayette(key person 5)

1757-1834

Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat, who joined the American Revolutionary War, at his own request, becoming one of America's most successful leaders in combat and George Washington's most loyal companion. He began climbing in rank, and looking better to George Washington. Lafayette continued at this rate, until he had been given command in the American army. He was the most valuable soldier there was. Lafayette is also famous because he was able to provide resources for them. He was able to help the Americans win the war and is treated as an American hero.