Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield

British peer
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Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield

Summary

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield is a human[1]. He was born on February 4, 1663[2]. He died on July 14, 1716[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was born on February 4, 1663[2].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield died on July 14, 1716[3].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's father was Sir Francis Lee, 4th Baronet[6].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's mother was Lady Elizabeth Pope[7].
  • Among Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's spouses was Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield[8].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was George Lee, 2nd Earl of Lichfield[9].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore[10].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was FitzRoy Henry Lee[11].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was James Lee[12].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was Charles Lee[13].
  • A child of Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was Anne Lee[14].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's professions included politician[4].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire[17].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's noble title is recorded as Earl of Lichfield[21].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's military branch is recorded as British Army[22].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's family name is recorded as Lee[24].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's replaces is recorded as James Bertie, 1st Earl of Abingdon[26].
  • Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's name in native language is recorded as Edward Lee[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was born on February 4, 1663[2]. His father was Sir Francis Lee, 4th Baronet[6]. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Pope[7].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire[17].

Personal Life

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield was married to Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield[8]. Children include George Lee, 2nd Earl of Lichfield[9], 1690–1743[28]; Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore[10], an aristocrat[29], 1678–1721[30]; FitzRoy Henry Lee[11], a naval officer[31], 1699–1750[32]; James Lee[12]; Charles Lee[13]; and Anne Lee[14].

Death and Burial

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield died on July 14, 1716[3].

Why It Matters

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's parents?

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's father was Sir Francis Lee, 4th Baronet[6]. Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's mother was Lady Elizabeth Pope[7].

Who was Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield married to?

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield's spouses include Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield[8].

What did Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield do for work?

Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield worked as politician[4].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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