Henry Lee III
Politician
Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818), also known as Light-Horse Harry Lee, was an early American patriot who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. During the American Revolution, Lee served as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army and earned the nickname "Light-Horse Harry". Lee was the father of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 29, 1756 |
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| Birth place | Dumfries Virginia , Colony of Virginia , British America |
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| Date of death | March 25, 1818 |
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| Place of death | Georgia (U.S. state) , Cumberland Island , United States |
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| Resting place | Lexington Virginia , Washington and Lee University , Lee Chapel |
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