Henry Lee III

American politician, governor, and representative (1756–1818)
Person human Q450175
Henry Lee III
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Henry Lee III

Summary

Henry Lee III is a human[1]. Born in Dumfries[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1756[3]. He died in Cumberland Island[4]. He died on March 25, 1818[5]. He worked as a politician[6], governor[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,773 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Lee III's place of birth was Dumfries[2].
  • Henry Lee III died in Cumberland Island[4].
  • Henry Lee III was born on January 29, 1756[3].
  • Henry Lee III was born on January 1, 1756[10].
  • Henry Lee III died on March 25, 1818[5].
  • Henry Lee III died on January 1, 1818[11].
  • Henry Lee III is buried at Lee Chapel[12].
  • Henry Lee III's father was Henry Lee II[13].
  • Henry Lee III's mother was Lucy Grymes[14].
  • Henry Lee III was married to Matilda Lee[15].
  • Among Henry Lee III's spouses was Anne Hill Carter Lee[16].
  • A child of Henry Lee III was Henry Lee IV[17].
  • A child of Henry Lee III was Robert E. Lee[18].
  • A child of Henry Lee III was Sydney Smith Lee[19].
  • A child of Henry Lee III was Lucy Grymes Lee[20].
  • A child of Henry Lee III was Anne Kinloch Marshall[21].
  • Henry Lee III held citizenship in United States[22].
  • Henry Lee III's professions included politician[6].
  • Henry Lee III's professions included governor[7].
  • Henry Lee III worked as a military officer[8].
  • Henry Lee III's field of work was politics[23].
  • Henry Lee III's field of work was military[24].
  • Henry Lee III held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[25].
  • Henry Lee III held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[26].
  • Henry Lee III held the position of Governor of Virginia[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Lee III's place of birth was Dumfries[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 29, 1756[3] and January 1, 1756[10]. His father was Henry Lee II[13]. His mother was Lucy Grymes[14].

Education

Henry Lee III's education included a stint at Princeton University[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], governor[7], and military officer[8]. Fields of work include politics[23], an academic discipline[29] and military[24], an armed organization[30]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[25], a member of parliament[31], in United States[32]; Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[26]; Governor of Virginia[27], a governor[33], in United States[34], founded in 1776[35]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[36], a position[37], in United States[38].

Recognition

Henry Lee III received the Congressional Gold Medal[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Matilda Lee[15], 1766–1790[40] and Anne Hill Carter Lee[16], 1773–1829[41], of United States[42]. Children include Henry Lee IV[17], a historian[43], 1787–1837[44], of United States[45]; Robert E. Lee[18], a military officer[46], 1807–1870[47], of United States[48]; Sydney Smith Lee[19], a military officer[49], 1802–1869[50], of United States[51]; Lucy Grymes Lee[20], 1786–1860[52]; and Anne Kinloch Marshall[21]. Henry Lee III was affiliated with the Federalist Party[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 25, 1818[5] and January 1, 1818[11]. Henry Lee III died in Cumberland Island[4]. He is buried at Lee Chapel[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Lee III include Lee County[54], a county of Virginia[55], in United States[56], founded in 1792[57].

Why It Matters

Henry Lee III ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,773 views/month, #6,642 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Lee County[54], a county of Virginia[55], in United States[56], founded in 1792[57].

FAQs

Where was Henry Lee III born?

Born in Dumfries[2], Henry Lee III…

Where did Henry Lee III die?

Henry Lee III passed away in Cumberland Island[4].

Who were Henry Lee III's parents?

Henry Lee III's father was Henry Lee II[13]. Henry Lee III's mother was Lucy Grymes[14].

Who was Henry Lee III married to?

Henry Lee III's spouses include Matilda Lee[15] and Anne Hill Carter Lee[16].

What did Henry Lee III do for work?

Henry Lee III worked as politician[6], governor[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Henry Lee III go to school?

Henry Lee III was educated at Princeton University[28].

What awards did Henry Lee III receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[39].

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  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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