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Major Gnl. Charles Lee (1731-1782). B. Rashbrooke (dates unknown) delin, Alexander Hay Ritchie (1822-1895) sculp. Mixed method, undated. (1731-1782) The eccentric General Charles Lee was known for his slovenly appearance, and coarse language, and was rarely seen without his dogs.
May 30, 2022 · Charles Lee was born on February 6, 1732, in Darnhall, Cheshire, England, and died on October 2, 1782, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During the French and Indian War, he was part of the expedition that General Edward Braddock led in 1755 that ended in disaster at the Battle of Monongahela.
Apr 11, 2019 · Major General Charles Lee (February 6, 1732–October 2, 1782) was a controversial commander who served during the American Revolution (1775–1783). A British Army veteran, he offered his services to the Continental Congress and was given a commission. Lee's prickly demeanor and substantial ego brought him into frequent conflict with General ...
Charles Lee (January 1, 1758 – June 24, 1815) was an American lawyer and politician from Virginia who served as United States Attorney General from 1795 until 1801, [1] and as United States Secretary of State ad interim from May 13, 1800, to June 5, 1800. [2] [3], after serving as prosecutor for the City of Alexandria [4] and serving in the ...
Charles Lee (1795–1797) Born in Fauquier County, Virginia in 1758, Charles Lee was linked to an emerging political dynasty; relatives included brothers Henry Lee and Richard Bland Lee, and first cousin-once removed (as well as son-in-law) Richard Henry Lee. He was also third cousin of Zachary Taylor and grand-uncle of Fitzhugh Lee.
Charles Lee. Charles Lee was one of the most talented American military leaders in the War for Independence, but his erratic performance and loutish behavior forever tarnished his considerable contributions. Lee was born in England to Irish parents. His father was a colonel in the British army and enrolled his son in a Swiss military school.
Oct 24, 2022 · Lee, Charles. 3rd Attorney General, 1795 - 1801. Download Image. Charles Lee was born in Leesylvania, Virginia, in 1758. He received the degree of A.B. at Princeton University in 1775. He went on to study law in Philadelphia with Jared Ingersoll and was admitted to the bar in June of 1794. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and ...
