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Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757–1834) was a French native whose ambition to glory, especially military glory, was limitless. Lafayette crossed the Atlantic as a young man and took part in the American Revolution. His experiences living among Americans nurtured his desire to seek the same spirit of liberality in his native home. A staunch libertarian, he was also sympathetic to the monarchy—holding both views wa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More