who is Lafayette? (15點!!!!!)急

General Lafayette, whose full name was Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette, is considered a hero in his native France and in America as well. General Lafayette was made an Honorary Citizen of the United States for its contributions in the American revolution of 1777.
Because of his bravery in the first two battles, General Lafayette was given the command of a full company, and led his men in a series of successful campaigns. Upon his return to France in 1779 to seek further orders, King Louis XVI urged him to continue his service in America, which General Lafayette did willingly. After the end of the war, General Lafayette was made a Brigadier General in Paris, and eventually took an active role in the French Revolution.
General Lafayette fought for the abolition of slavery, religious tolerance, and freedom of the press. He visited the United States in several occasions, always as an official guest of the state and president Jefferson. Despite his opposition to certain government decisions, General Lafayette stayed in control of the Army. During the 1830 Revolution, he again commanded the troops in the fight. He retired soon after and died in Paris in 1834. General Lafayette has been honored extensively in the United States. Naval ships have been named after him, he was made an honorary US citizen posthumously, and his portrait hangs next to Washington's in the U.S. House of Representatives.

2009-05-19 14:26:14 補充：
在美國，拉法葉 (中譯) 是最受尊敬的外國人。