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.
In May 2010, Lafayette College, the only college in America to bear his name, awarded the Marquis the honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service (posthumous) at its 175th Commencement. Lafayette College Plan a Visit Contact (610) 330-5000