Gilbert Du Motier

Gilbert Du Motier

WAR HERO

French war hero who was a military officer and served as a general in the American Revolutionary War. He was also a leader of the Garde nationale during the French Revolution. He studied at the College du Plessis and was commissioned an officer in the Musketeers when he was 13 years old. In 1957, his image was featured on a U.S. Postage Stamp to commemorate his 200th birthday. He was born to colonel of grenadiers Michel Louis Christophe Roch Gilbert Paulette du Motier, Marquis de La Fayett
  • When was
    Gilbert Du Motier born?

    Gilbert Du Motier was born on Tuesday, September 6, 1757

  • Where was
    Gilbert Du Motier born?

    Gilbert Du Motier was born in France

  • How old is
    Gilbert Du Motier?

    Gilbert Du Motier is 267


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