Edward Brooke Lee

American World War I veteran and politician (1892-1984)
Person human Q22018103
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Edward Brooke Lee

Summary

Edward Brooke Lee is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on +1892-10-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Damascus[4]. He died on +1984-09-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Brooke Lee was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Edward Brooke Lee passed away in Damascus[4].
  • Edward Brooke Lee was born on +1892-10-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Brooke Lee died on +1984-09-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Brooke Lee is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Brooke Lee's father was Blair Lee I[10].
  • A child of Edward Brooke Lee was Blair Lee III[11].
  • A child of Edward Brooke Lee was Elizabeth Lee Scull[12].
  • Edward Brooke Lee held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Edward Brooke Lee worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Edward Brooke Lee worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Brooke Lee held the position of member of the Maryland House of Delegates[14].
  • Edward Brooke Lee held the position of Secretary of State of Maryland[15].
  • Edward Brooke Lee held the position of Comptroller of Maryland[16].
  • Edward Brooke Lee held the position of Chief of Staff[17].
  • Edward Brooke Lee was employed by Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission[18].
  • Among Edward Brooke Lee's employers was Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission[19].
  • Edward Brooke Lee was educated at George Washington University Law School[20].
  • Edward Brooke Lee's education included a stint at Princeton University[21].
  • Edward Brooke Lee received the Distinguished Service Cross[22].
  • Edward Brooke Lee received the Silver Star[23].
  • Edward Brooke Lee received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[24].
  • Edward Brooke Lee received the Order of Leopold[25].
  • Edward Brooke Lee's image is recorded as Edward brook lee.jpg[26].
  • Edward Brooke Lee is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Brooke Lee was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on +1892-10-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Blair Lee I[10].

Education

Educated at George Washington University Law School[20], a law school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30] and Princeton University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1746[33], headquartered in Princeton[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Employers include Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission[18], a government commission[35], in United States[36], founded in 1918[37], headquartered in Laurel[38] and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission[19], a planning commission[39], in United States[40], founded in 1927[41], headquartered in Riverdale Park[42]. Positions held include member of the Maryland House of Delegates[14], a position[43], in United States[44]; Secretary of State of Maryland[15], a position[45], in United States[46], founded in 1838[47]; Comptroller of Maryland[16], a position[48], in United States[49], founded in 1851[50]; and Chief of Staff[17], a profession[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Service Cross[22], a courage award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1918[54]; Silver Star[23], a star[55], in United States[56], founded in 1918[57]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[24], a courage award[58], in France[59], founded in 1915[60]; and Order of Leopold[25], a state order[61], in Belgium[62], founded in 1832[63].

Personal Life

Children include Blair Lee III[11], a military officer[64], 1916–1985[65], of United States[66] and Elizabeth Lee Scull[12], a politician[67], 1923–1981[68], of United States[69]. Edward Brooke Lee was affiliated with the Democratic Party[70].

Death and Burial

Edward Brooke Lee died on +1984-09-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Damascus[4]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Brooke Lee ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Brooke Lee born?

Edward Brooke Lee's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Edward Brooke Lee die?

Edward Brooke Lee died in Damascus[4].

Who were Edward Brooke Lee's parents?

Edward Brooke Lee's father was Blair Lee I[10].

What did Edward Brooke Lee do for work?

Edward Brooke Lee worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Brooke Lee go to school?

Edward Brooke Lee was educated at George Washington University Law School[20] and Princeton University[21].

What awards did Edward Brooke Lee receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Cross[22], Silver Star[23], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[24], and Order of Leopold[25].

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