Charles Lee
British military diplomat and general of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence (1731-1782)
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Summary
Charles Lee was born on January 26, 1731[1], in Cheshire[2]. He died on October 2, 1782[3], in Philadelphia[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], bretteur[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,257 views/month, #5,788 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Darnhall[9]
- Place of burial: Christ Church, Philadelphia[10]
- Father: John Lee[11]
- Mother: Isabella Bunbury[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13], Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Military branch: Continental Army[16], British Army[17], Military of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[18]
- Commons category: Charles Lee[19]
- Military, police or special rank: general[20]
- Cause of death: yellow fever[21], tuberculosis[22]
- Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[23], Battle of Sullivan's Island[24]
- Family name: Lee[25]
- Given name: Charles[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[28], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[29], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[30], The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[31], Polish Biographical Dictionary[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Lee[34]
- Name in native language: Charles Lee[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[36]
Why It Matters
Charles Lee has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Charles Lee born?
Charles Lee's place of birth was Cheshire[2].
Where did Charles Lee die?
Charles Lee died in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Charles Lee's parents?
Charles Lee's father was John Lee[11]. Charles Lee's mother was Isabella Bunbury[12].
What did Charles Lee do for work?
Charles Lee worked as a military officer[5], bretteur[6], and soldier[7].