James Armistead Lafayette

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Armistead Lafayette
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Dec 10, 1760(1760-12-10)
Age	264
Date Of Death	August 9, 1830, Baltimore, MD
Birthplace	Virginia
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Sagittarius

James Armistead Lafayette Biography

James Armistead Lafayette is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on December 10, 1760 in Virginia, Virginia, United States. Famous as a Revolutionary War-era spy for the Continental Army, this African-American man kept the Marquis de Lafayette informed about the activities of American traitor Benedict Arnold and British commander Lord Cornwallis.

He and Nathan Hale were both Revolutionary War-era spies.

Born in Virginia, he spent his early years under the ownership of future House of Delegates member William Armistead.

James Armistead Lafayette Net Worth

James Armistead Lafayette is one of the richest War Hero from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Armistead Lafayette 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the early 1780s, while still a slave, he secured the permission of his master and joined the Continental Army.

Upon securing his freedom from slavery in 1787, he changed his surname to Lafayette to honor the Marquis de Lafayette.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Armistead Lafayette celebrates birthday on December 10 of every year.

Top Facts about James Armistead Lafayette

1. James Armistead Lafayette was a slave during the American Revolution.
2. He served as a double agent for General Lafayette and George Washington.
3. His intelligence gathering helped win the Battle of Yorktown.
4. He was granted his freedom in 1787 by the Virginia legislature.
5. He took on Lafayette’s last name to honor him.
6. His story is an example of African Americans’ contributions to American history.
7. A statue of him stands at the entrance to Yorktown Victory Center.
8. In 2019, he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
9. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of Americans.
10. He is remembered as a hero who risked everything for his country’s freedom

What was James Armistead Lafayette known for?

James Armistead provided critical intel to the Continental Army as a double agent during the Revolutionary War. James Armistead provided critical intel to the Continental Army as a double agent during the Revolutionary War.

Why is James Armistead last name Lafayette?

In 1784, Lafayette found Armistead in Virginia and was disappointed to find he was still a slave. Lafayette wrote a testimonial on Armistead’s behalf and two years later the Virginia General Assembly emancipated him. It was at this time that Armistead made “Lafayette” his last name, in honor of the General.

What are some fun facts about James Armistead Lafayette?

Lafayette employed Armistead as a spy, with the hopes of gathering intelligence in regards to enemy movements. Posing as a runaway slave hired by the British to spy on the Americans, Armistead successfully infiltrated British General Charles Cornwallis’ headquarters.

What happened to James Armistead Lafayette?

But it was not until 1819, twenty-seven years after the war ended, that the Virginia legislature granted James a pension of $40 per year for his services during the American Revolution. James Armistead Lafayette died a free man in Virginia in 1832 at the ripe old age of 72.

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James Armistead Lafayette
Nationality| American
Espionage activity
Allegiance| United States
Service years| 1781–1783