Marqués de Lafayette
Marqués de Lafayette, born Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, 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 contributions to the American War of Independence, where he served as a major-general in the Continental Army and developed a close friendship with George Washington. Lafayette's ideals of liberty and democracy influenced his involvement in the French Revolution, where he sought to establish constitutional monarchy. He became a symbol of enlightenment and revolutionary fervor, advocating for civil liberties and human rights. His legacy endures in both American and French history, celebrated for his commitment to freedom and equality.
Born on Sep 06, 1757 (268 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 200,206 | $1,200,000 | 1,863$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 10,274 | $25,000 | 26$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,504 | $108,000 | 101$ |
| Totals | 3 | 156,480,421 | 226,984 | $1,333,000 | 1,990$ |
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Honduras:
Marqués de Lafayette is mentioned as a French military figure who gifted Bolívar a medal symbolizing brotherhood between the U.S. and Venezuela.
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Ecuador:
Marqués de Lafayette is mentioned as a military figure who gifted a medal to Bolívar.
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Mexico:
Marqués de Lafayette presented a medal to Simón Bolívar 200 years ago.
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