Charles Lee

British military diplomat and general of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence (1731-1782)
Person human Q390992
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Charles Lee

Summary

Charles Lee is a human[1]. His place of birth was Darnhall[2]. He was born on January 26, 1731[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on October 2, 1782[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and bretteur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,710 views/month, #5,788 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Lee's place of birth was Darnhall[2].
  • Charles Lee passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Charles Lee was born on January 26, 1731[3].
  • Charles Lee died on October 2, 1782[5].
  • Charles Lee is buried at Christ Church, Philadelphia[9].
  • Charles Lee's father was John Lee[10].
  • Charles Lee's mother was Isabella Bunbury[11].
  • Charles Lee held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Charles Lee held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[13].
  • Charles Lee's professions included military officer[6].
  • Charles Lee worked as a bretteur[7].
  • Charles Lee is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Lee's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Lee's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[16].
  • Charles Lee's military branch is recorded as British Army[17].
  • Charles Lee's military branch is recorded as Military of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[18].
  • Charles Lee's Commons category is recorded as Charles Lee[19].
  • Charles Lee's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • The cause of death was yellow fever[21].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].
  • Charles Lee was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[23].
  • Charles Lee's family name is recorded as Lee[24].
  • Charles Lee's given name is recorded as Charles[25].
  • Charles Lee's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Charles Lee's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Lee was born in Darnhall[2]. He was born on January 26, 1731[3]. His father was John Lee[10]. His mother was Isabella Bunbury[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and bretteur[7].

Death and Burial

Charles Lee died on October 2, 1782[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Recorded cause of death include yellow fever[21] and tuberculosis[22]. Burial took place at Christ Church, Philadelphia[9].

Why It Matters

Charles Lee ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,710 views/month, #5,788 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Lee born?

Charles Lee's place of birth was Darnhall[2].

Where did Charles Lee die?

Charles Lee passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Charles Lee's parents?

Charles Lee's father was John Lee[10]. Charles Lee's mother was Isabella Bunbury[11].

What did Charles Lee do for work?

Charles Lee worked as military officer[6] and bretteur[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Charles
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
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