The term isosceles can also refer to the trapezoid, a quadrilateral with a single pair of parallel sides. Much like the triangle, an isosceles trapezoid has a pair of equal non-parallel lines, a single line of reflective symmetry and a pair of matching angles.
Synopsis. The Marquis de Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in Chavaniac, France. He served the Continental Army with distinction during the American Revolutionary War, providing tactical leadership while securing vital resources from France.
Marquis de Lafayette. Marquis returned to France and was part of the French government. He returned to the French army in 1782 and was considered a hero because of his work in other wars. He was known as âThe hero of two Worldsâ. The United States rewarded him with money and land for all of his help.