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Le Marquis de Lafayette presentation with Pierre Larroque
Pierre Larroque will speak on the life and achievements of Le Marquis de Lafayette, the French aristocrat who fought in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and helped shape France’s political structure before and after the French Revolution. Mr. Larroque will discuss Marquis’ unwavering support of liberty and America, as well as his close friendships with, and influence on, the Founding Fathers of America. His presentation will focus on the birth of America. Mr. Larroque is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique of France with an MBA from Stanford University. He had a successful career in international mining, with a long interest in early American history as influenced by the Age of Enlightenment and the role of the Marquis de Lafayette in the birth of America and emergence of democratic ideals in France and Europe. To register, email information.fhnn@gmail.com with “Lafayette” in the subject line. Hosted by Friendship Heights Neighbors Network.