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French born solider and officer who was wounded, captured and exchanged. Credited with the design of Washington D.C. He called himself "Peter" but is best known by his given French name.
http://www.freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/washington_dc/kite.html
Chronology of events in the planning of Washington D.C.
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tri001.html
Pierre-Charles L'Enfant's 1791 plan for the city of Washington is one of the landmarks in city planning.
http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=7516
Review of the book by Kenneth R. Bowling.
http://www.nndb.com/people/653/000107332/
Short biography with links to major events in his life.
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/l-enfant.htm
Biography of Major L'Enfant including descriptions and photos of his grave.
http://www.dcpages.com/History/Planning_DC.shtml
Information on the life and controversy of Pierre or Peter L'Enfant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Charles_L'Enfant
Encyclopedia article includes biography and achievements.
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