Why was the Marquis de Lafayette chosen to command the National Guard of Paris?

Following the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, the electors of Paris ousted the city's royal officials and established a revolutionary municipality. To maintain order and protect the city, they organized a citizens' militia, known as the National Guard, and elected the Marquis de Lafayette as its commander on July 15, 1789.123

Lafayette was a natural choice for this leadership role due to his status as a prominent liberal aristocrat and his established reputation as a military leader who had served with distinction in the American Revolution. His involvement in the French Revolution reflected his support for a constitutional monarchy and his efforts to bridge the gap between the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie.12