Gilbert Motier de La Fayette

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
Marshal of France Batons
Other nameGilbert III de Lafayette
Born1380 (1380)
Auvergne
Died22 February 1463(1463-02-22) (aged 82)
Auvergne
Buried
Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu
45°19′20″N 3°41′51″E / 45.32222°N 3.69750°E / 45.32222; 3.69750
AllegianceKingdom of France
Service years1409-1449
RankMarshal of France
ConflictsHundred Years War
Spouses
  • Dauphine de Montroignon
  • Jeanne de Joyeuse

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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