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Ann Lee (29 February 1736 – 8 September 1784), commonly known as Mother Ann Lee, was the founding leader of the Shakers, later changed to United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing following her death. She was born during a time of the Evangelical revival in England, and became a figure that greatly influenced religion at this ...
- 4 (all died in infancy)
- John Lees
- Ann Elizabeth Lees, Ann Standerin
- Abraham Standerin (separated c. 1775)
Mar 21, 2024 · Ann Lee (born Feb. 29, 1736, Manchester, Eng.—died Sept. 8, 1784, Watervliet, N.Y., U.S.) was a religious leader who brought the Shaker sect from England to the American Colonies. Lee was the unlettered daughter of a blacksmith who was probably named Lees.
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Jul 30, 2019 · Ann Lee was a charismatic leader of the Shakers, a religious group that followed celibacy, pacifism, and the Second Coming of Christ. She was born in Manchester, England, in 1736 and became a leader of the Shakers in America in 1774. She died in 1784 and is buried in New York.
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Learn about Ann Lee (1736-1784), the leader of the radical religious sect known as the Shakers. Discover her life story, beliefs, and legacy in American history.
Annerley Emma Gordon (born 12 November 1967), most known professionally as Ann Lee, is a British Eurodance singer and songwriter, who rose to fame in the late 1990s. She is known primarily for her hit singles "2 Times" and "Voices".
