Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1824

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Lafayette departs Le Havre and arrives in New York

   1824

   Role: Tourist and Honored Guest

   1. 1July 13, 1824 · Departure port in France, not named in supplied passages (legacy row suggests Le Havre)Departure from France

      Lafayette left France aboard the American merchant vessel Cadmus on July 13, 1824; the departure port is not confirmed by supplied evidence.

   2. 2August 15, 1824 · Staten Island, New YorkArrival at Staten Island

      Lafayette arrived at Staten Island, New York, on August 15, 1824, marking the start of his tour.

   3. 3August 16, 1824 · New York CityLanding in New York City

      Lafayette landed at Castle Garden in New York City on August 16, 1824, following his arrival at Staten Island.

Sources

1. Visit of the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
2. Marquis de Lafayette Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28