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Henry Lee III, also known as “Light-Horse Harry”, was an American Patriot, politician, and cavalry officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He gained fame for his exceptional horsemanship and daring cavalry raids, which played a significant role in several key battles.
Henry Lee III, better known as Light Horse Harry Lee, was one of the many heroes of the Revolutionary War. Lee was born in 1756 in Leesylvania, Virginia. He was the son of Henry Lee II and Lucy Grymes. Before marrying Harry's father, Lucy was pursued by none other than a young George Washington. Harry went to Princeton at the age of fourteen ...
Learn More. Born near Dumfries, Virginia, Henry Lee, was the son of Lucy Grymes Lee, who was courted by George Washington before her marriage to Henry Lee. Lucy Lee continued cultivating her friendship with Washington who helped advance her son's career. Henry Lee, began his career by studying to be an attorney at Princeton University in 1773.
Henry Lee was born into a leading Virginia family and educated at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). He became a captain in Virginia’s light dragoons [1] at an early age. Lee was promoted to command of a combined cavalry and infantry force known as Lee’s Legion soon after graduation. The Legion was active in the war and ...
2. Juli 2021 · Henry Lee III graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1773 and began pursuing a legal career. American Revolution. Lee joined the Continental Army as a captain in 1776. Due to his ability, he quickly rose in rank and, in 1778, was promoted to Major and given the command of a small irregular corps. These irregular ...
Henry Lee (born Jan. 29, 1756, Prince William county, Va. [U.S.]—died March 25, 1818, Cumberland Island, Ga., U.S.) was an American cavalry officer during the American Revolution. He was the father of Robert E. Lee and the author of the resolution passed by Congress upon the death of George Washington containing the celebrated apothegm ...
