Name: Marquis De Lafayette
Brief history: born on September 6th 1757 – died on May 20th 1834; both of his parents were killed within his childhood; educated at the College of Louis-le-Grand, wealthy French soldier, who took part in American revolution as a general and a diplomat as a volunteer, influenced the affairs between US and France
Known contacts: George Washington, Louis XVI,
Stats: height and weight unknown, partly bald-headed, blond hair, different hairstyles within his life, size of clothing unknown, mostly uniform of a army-general, also different types of soldier clothing, especially 18th century style.
Financial statements: rich family, second wealthiest man in France, financial troubles at the end of his life, rewarded by Congress with $200,000 and with land in Florida
Favorite foods: probably French cuisine, officially unconfirmed
Favorite drink: red wine (French)
Jewelry preference: no jewelry
Embarrassing moments: used to have sweaty hands while meeting with George Washington
Naughty Facts: married with only 14 years old Adrienne de Noailles, too busy for relations
Secret Conversations: records containing 50,000 sheets about both French and American Revolution, he used to use a secret code while contacting George Washington and other Founding Fathers
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