Richard Henry Lee
American statesman and Founding Father (1732–1794)
Biography
Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in the Second Continental Congress calling for the colonies' independence from Great Britain leading to the United States Declaration of Independence, which he signed. Lee also served a one-year term as the president of the Continental Congress, proposed and was a signatory to the Continental Association, signed the Articles of Confederation, and was a United States senator from Virginia from 1789 to 1792, serving part of that time as the second president pro tempore of the upper house. He was a member of the Lee family, a historically influential family in Virginia politics.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President pro tempore of the United States Senate
- President of the Continental Congress
- United States senator
- member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Anne GaskinsAnne Aylett
- Children
- Ludwell LeeSarah Caldwell LeeFrancis Lightfoot LeeAnne LeeHannah Lee
Quick answers about Richard Henry Lee
- How old was Richard Henry Lee?
- Richard Henry Lee died on June 19, 1794 at the age of 62.
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- Richard Henry Lee was born on January 20, 1732.
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- Richard Henry Lee was born in Stratford Hall.
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- Richard Henry Lee's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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- Richard Henry Lee is a citizen of United States, British America.
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- According to Wikidata, Richard Henry Lee's spouses include Anne Gaskins, Anne Aylett.
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- Wikidata lists 5 children of Richard Henry Lee.