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COMMANDER // 1757–1834

Marquis de Lafayette

major generalFranceUnited States4 battles1 war

Lifespan

1757 – 1834

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Active service 1777–1781 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 20.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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