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.
The young Marquis de Lafayetteâs studies at the Military Academy of Versailles eventually brought out his innate talents and led him to become the second lieutenant in the Musketeers of the Royal Guard on April 9, 1771, before his 14th birthday.