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Henry Lee III

American politician

Died when: 62 years 55 days (745 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Henry Lee III

Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818) was an early American Patriot and U.S. politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress.

Lee's service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, "Light-Horse Harry".

He was the father of Robert E.Lee, who led Confederate armies against the U.S. in the American Civil War.


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