Lafayette referred to his army as the National Guard to emphasize its role as a citizen army representing the interests of the people rather than the monarchy. This choice of name reflected the revolutionary ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, promoting the idea of a national identity rooted in popular sovereignty. By distancing the force from the royal army, Lafayette aimed to foster loyalty to the nation rather than to the king, aligning with the democratic aspirations of the time.
Galeries Lafayette
He commanded the French National Guard.
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The French national anthem is called "la Marseillaise".
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Lafayette was born in the French commune of Chavaniac-Lafayette, part of south-central France on September 6, 1757. Chavaniac-Lafayette grew in popularity because of Lafayette's later importance in French politics.
The Marquis de Lafayette
He was a Major General in the Continental Army and commanded the French National Guard. He was also a member of the Estates General and the National Assembly.
The Marquis de Lafayette.
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Because of his service in both the American Revolutionary War and in the French Revolution.