Richard Charles Lee

Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist
Person human Q10898425
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Richard Charles Lee

Summary

Richard Charles Lee is a human[1]. Born in British Hong Kong[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1905[3]. He passed away in British Hong Kong[4]. He died on July 6, 1983[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Charles Lee's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2].
  • Richard Charles Lee died in British Hong Kong[4].
  • Richard Charles Lee was born on March 7, 1905[3].
  • Richard Charles Lee died on July 6, 1983[5].
  • Richard Charles Lee's father was Lee Hysan[9].
  • Among Richard Charles Lee's spouses was Esther Yewpick Lee[10].
  • A child of Richard Charles Lee was Vivienne Poy[11].
  • Richard Charles Lee worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Richard Charles Lee worked as a politician[7].
  • Richard Charles Lee was educated at Pembroke College[12].
  • Richard Charles Lee received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Richard Charles Lee received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[14].
  • Richard Charles Lee received the honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[15].
  • Richard Charles Lee is recorded as male[16].
  • Richard Charles Lee's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Richard Charles Lee's Commons category is recorded as Richard Charles Lee[18].
  • Richard Charles Lee's family name is recorded as Li[19].
  • Richard Charles Lee's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Charles Lee's subject has role is recorded as businessperson[21].
  • Richard Charles Lee's sibling is recorded as Harold Lee[22].

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Origins and Family

Richard Charles Lee's place of birth was British Hong Kong[2]. He was born on March 7, 1905[3]. His father was Lee Hysan[9].

Education

Richard Charles Lee's education included a stint at Pembroke College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[6] and politician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[23], in United Kingdom[24]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[14], an award[25], in People's Republic of China[26]; and honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[15], an award[27], in People's Republic of China[28].

Personal Life

Among Richard Charles Lee's spouses was Esther Yewpick Lee[10]. A child of him was Vivienne Poy[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Charles Lee died on July 6, 1983[5]. He passed away in British Hong Kong[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Charles Lee ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Richard Charles Lee born?

Born in British Hong Kong[2], Richard Charles Lee…

Where did Richard Charles Lee die?

Richard Charles Lee passed away in British Hong Kong[4].

Who were Richard Charles Lee's parents?

Richard Charles Lee's father was Lee Hysan[9].

Who was Richard Charles Lee married to?

Richard Charles Lee's spouses include Esther Yewpick Lee[10].

What did Richard Charles Lee do for work?

Richard Charles Lee worked as businessperson[6] and politician[7].

Where did Richard Charles Lee go to school?

Richard Charles Lee was educated at Pembroke College[12].

What awards did Richard Charles Lee receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[14], and honorary doctor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Retrieved . hongkong.library.utoronto.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Lees of Hong Kong. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . The Lees of Hong Kong. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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