> Who was known as "The Hero of the Two Worlds," for his accomplishments in boththe French Revolution, and the American Revolution?And the answer: Marquis de Lafayette. A painting of Gilbert du Motier, also known as the Marquis de Lafayette, orsimply LafayetteBorn with the name Gilbert du Motier, but known in history booksas Lafayette, he was a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in theAmerican Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several importantbattles. After helping the Americans win against the British, he returned toFrance, where he was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789.Young Lafayette entered a world of war at just 16 years old. Following the deathof his father and mother, Lafayette wasted no time making use of his heftyinheritance – at just 16, Lafayette further solidified his social status bymarrying the 14 year old daughter of the influential duc d'Ayen. Entering thecircle of young courtiers at the court of King Louis XVI, Lafayette quicklyrealized his desire to win glory as a soldier. Not yet 20 years old and with nocombat experience, the Marquis travelled to the American colonies at his ownexpense. Ultimately, the risk was paid with handsome success. Due to his social status,Lafayette was appointed a major general in the Continental Army and quicklystruck up a lasting friendship with the American commander in chief, GeorgeWashington. The childless general and the orphaned aristocrat seemed an unlikelypair, but they soon developed a sort of father-son relationship. It was throughthese means that Lafayette distinguished himself among a large, colorful groupof European soldiers and idealists. Lafayette engaged his French connections tosecure funding and supplies for the American armies, and was granted control ofseveral successful sieges. At the end of the Revolution, Lafayette travelled back to France. With tensionson the verge of eruption, Lafayette was caught between his desire to spreadliberal aristocracy and to join the cause for revolution. Ultimately, hesupported measures that transferred power from the aristocracy to thebourgeoisie, but he feared that further democratization would encourage thelower classes to attack. Following the revolution, Lafayette remained deeplyinvolved in both American and French politics. Read more about "The Hero of the Two Worlds" here[https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-marquis-de-lafayette?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-biography].