Who is the Marquis de Lafayette? The Marquis was born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette on September 6, 1757, in Auvergne Province, France. He died in Paris on May 20, 1934, ...

Like many people who enjoy taking a closer look at some of the biggest heroes in American history, Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard is sometimes a bit disappointed. I remember way back ...

All are welcome to join Anne and Ridley Enslow for “Lafayette: Music for the Marquis” and to explore the life of the Marquis de Lafayette, from his early years in the French court to his ...

Friday afternoon, the Campus Martius Museum hosted Alan Hoffman, President of the American Friends of Lafayette. Hoffman’s lecture focused on the human rights concerns of the Marquis de Lafayette. In ...

The French National Orchestra of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes shed light on Lafayette College’s namesake, the Marquis de Lafayette, while offering an internationally acclaimed performance last Sunday. The ...

Marietta will be participating in Lafayette 200, the nationwide commemoration of The Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to the United States in 1824-25, throughout May. General Lafayette briefly ...

As “Hamilton” returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, audience members at a recent performance got a special opportunity to be in the room where it happens. Patrons had the chance to talk ...

While a student at King’s College, he meets Aaron Burr, John Laurens, the Marquis de Lafayette and Hercules Mulligan — all integral characters to Hamilton’s story development as well as the ...

On Friday, May 9th, Old Shawneetown will serve as host for the Bicentennial event of General Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. Unfamiliar with the history? Listen in for more with Dr. Patrick ...

With the help of a young Marquis de Lafayette, the United States was recognized by France in May 1778 as a sovereign power, gaining access to French arms and assistance. Washington consolidated ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Michael Halbert portrays Marquis de Lafayette aboard the Tom Sawyer riverboat during a historical reenactment of Lafayette’s ...

"ICE Denver officers arrested Joel Matos-Nieto, 23, a criminal alien from Venezuela and member of the international gang Tren de Aragua with a final order of removal April 23," according to the ...