The Marquis de Lafayette was a notable military leader who supported the American forces at the Battle of Saratoga.

When Lafayette, a young aristocrat from France, came to America in 1777, he was full of plans to support the colonies' fight for independence. His vital leadership and ability to inspire troops at Saratoga demonstrated his dedication to the American cause. His participation served to both raise the Continental Army's morale and serve as an example of the widespread support the American revolutionaries received during the conflict. Lafayette would go on to take part in several important conflicts, rising to prominence in the struggle for American independence and cementing ties between France and the United States.