Gilbert Motier de La Fayette
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This article is about Gilbert Motier de La Fayette (1380–1462). For his descendant, the 18th and 19th century French general and politician, see Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
Gilbert Motier de La Fayette (1380 – 22 February 1463) Seigneur of La Fayette, Pontgibaud, Ayes, Nébouzac, Saint-Romain and Montel-de-Gelat was a Marshal of France, namesake of and relation to Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.
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Gilbert Motier de La Fayette | |
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Other name(s) | Gilbert III de Lafayette |
Born | 1380 (1380) Auvergne |
Died | 22 February 1463(1463-02-22) (aged 82) Auvergne |
Buried | Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu 45°19′20″N 3°41′51″E |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
Years of service | 1409-1449 |
Rank | Marshal of France |
Battles/wars | Hundred Years War |
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