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title: James Armistead Lafayette
author: Unknown engraver, after John B. Martin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18458/james-armistead-lafayette/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-02-09
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# James Armistead Lafayette
_Authored by Unknown engraver, after John B. Martin_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18458.jpg)
## Image Caption
[James Armistead Lafayette](https://www.worldhistory.org/James_Armistead_Lafayette/), a Black Patriot who served as a spy for the Continental Army during the [Siege of Yorktown](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2532/siege-of-yorktown/). Engraved portrait by an unknown artist, based on an original painting by John B. Martin, c. 1824.
Virginia Historical Society.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Martin, U. e. a. J. B. (2024, February 09). James Armistead Lafayette. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Martin, Unknown engraver, after John B.. "James Armistead Lafayette." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 09, 2024. .
### MLA
Martin, Unknown engraver, after John B.. "James Armistead Lafayette." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Feb 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Armistead_Lafayette.jpg) by [**Unknown engraver, after John B. Martin**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Armistead_Lafayette.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 09 February 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.