Lafayette

Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was a French aristocrat and military officer who played a significant role in both the American and French Revolutions. He is best known for his efforts to promote liberty and constitutional government, serving as a key figure in the early revolutionary government of France. Despite his moderate stance, Lafayette faced opposition from radical factions and eventually fell out of favor during the Reign of Terror.