Arthur Lee

American politician
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Arthur Lee

Summary

Arthur Lee is a human[1]. His place of birth was Westmoreland County[2]. He was born on December 20, 1740[3]. He died on December 12, 1792[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Lee was born in Westmoreland County[2].
  • Arthur Lee was born on December 20, 1740[3].
  • Arthur Lee died on December 12, 1792[4].
  • Arthur Lee's father was Thomas Lee[8].
  • Arthur Lee's mother was Hannah Harrison Ludwell[9].
  • Arthur Lee held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Arthur Lee's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Arthur Lee worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Arthur Lee held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[11].
  • Arthur Lee was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Arthur Lee was educated at Leiden University[13].
  • Arthur Lee was educated at Eton College[14].
  • Arthur Lee received the Fellow of the Royal Society[15].
  • Arthur Lee received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Arthur Lee was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Arthur Lee was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Arthur Lee was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Arthur Lee is recorded as male[20].
  • Arthur Lee's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Arthur Lee's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Lee (diplomat)[22].
  • Arthur Lee's family name is recorded as Lee[23].
  • Arthur Lee's given name is recorded as Arthur[24].
  • Arthur Lee's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Arthur Lee's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Arthur Lee's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Westmoreland County[2], Arthur Lee… he was born on December 20, 1740[3]. His father was Thomas Lee[8]. His mother was Hannah Harrison Ludwell[9].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Leiden University[13], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1575[34], headquartered in Leiden[35]; and Eton College[14], a public school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1440[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and lawyer[6]. Arthur Lee held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[41].

Death and Burial

Arthur Lee died on December 12, 1792[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Lee ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Lee born?

Arthur Lee's place of birth was Westmoreland County[2].

Who were Arthur Lee's parents?

Arthur Lee's father was Thomas Lee[8]. Arthur Lee's mother was Hannah Harrison Ludwell[9].

What did Arthur Lee do for work?

Arthur Lee worked as diplomat[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Arthur Lee go to school?

Arthur Lee was educated at University of Edinburgh[12], Leiden University[13], and Eton College[14].

What awards did Arthur Lee receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Members of the American Academy Listed by election year, 1780-1799. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, lawyer
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Thomas Lee
    Given name Arthur
    Place of birth Westmoreland County
    Mother Hannah Harrison Ludwell
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