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Lee, Henry
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Lee, Henry (1756–1818)

American military and political leader. In the cavalry during the American Revolution 1775–83, he rose to the rank of major, winning the nickname ‘Light-Horse Harry’ for his lightning attacks. After the war, he entered politics and served in the Continental Congress 1785–88, and as Federalist governor of Virginia 1792–95 and member of the US House of Representatives 1799–1801.

Lee was born in Virginia and educated at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). He was a close friend of George Washington and helped suppress the Whiskey Rebellion 1794. He was the father of Robert E Lee.



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