Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American statesman and Founding Father from Virginia, [1] best known for the June 1776 Lee Resolution, the motion in …

May 31, 2017 · Richard Henry Lee was a planter, merchant, politician, and a member of the prominent Lee family of Virginia. Son of Thomas Lee, Richard Henry Lee pursued his father’s …

Richard Henry Lee (born Jan. 20, 1732, Stratford, Va. [U.S.]—died June 19, 1794, Chantilly, Va., U.S.) was an American statesman. Educated in England at Wakefield Academy, Lee returned …

Apr 2, 2014 · Richard Henry Lee was an American statesman from Virginia who made the motion, known as the Lee Resolution, for independence from Great Britain.

Mar 6, 2024 · Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) was an American politician from Virginia, who played a significant role in the American Revolution (1765-1789), particularly in the push for …

Oct 27, 2023 · Richard Henry Lee was a Founding Father, planter, and politician from Virginia, best known for introducing a resolution on June 7, 1776, during the Second Continental …

Richard Henry Lee was a patriot, Anti-Federalist, and statesman from his “country,” Virginia. He led the charge for independence in 1776 and was a powerful figure in Virginia political life.

Richard Henry Lee, son of Thomas Lee (1690 – 1750) and Hannah Harrison Ludwell (1701 – 50), was born into one of the most politically powerful families in Virginia. Three of his other (four) …

Richard Henry Lee (January 20, 1732 – June 19, 1794) was an American colonist from Virginia. He was best known to have proposed independence from Britain during the Revolutionary War.

Lee opposed the federal constitution, as he favored strong state rights. He was however elected the first State Senator from Virginia under the new federal government.