Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield facts for kids
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The Earl of Lichfield
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Portrait by Godfrey Kneller
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| Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire | |
| In office 1687–1689 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Abingdon |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Abingdon |
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| Born | 4 February 1663 |
| Died | 14 July 1716 (aged 53) |
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| Children | Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore Charles Lee, Viscount Quarendon Edward Lee, Viscount Quarendon Captain Hon. James Lee Hon. Francis Lee Lady Anne Morgan Hon. Charles Lee George Lee, 2nd Earl of Lichfield Hon. Francis Henry Fitzroy Lee Lady Elizabeth Young Barbara Browne, Lady Browne Lady Mary Lee Hon. Fitzroy Lee Hon. FitzRoy Henry Lee Hon. William Lee Hon. Thomas Lee Hon. John Lee Robert Lee, 4th Earl of Lichfield |
Edward Henry Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield (born 4 February 1663 – died 14 July 1716) was an important English nobleman. He became an Earl when he was just 11 years old. This happened because he was chosen to marry Charlotte Lee. She was one of the daughters of King Charles II.
Edward and Charlotte married when he was 14 and she was 13. They had a very large family with 18 children. Edward Lee was a strong supporter of the Tory party. He also stayed loyal to King James II, even after the King left London in 1688.
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About Edward Henry Lee
His Early Life
Edward Lee was the son of Sir Francis Henry Lee, 4th Baronet. His mother was Lady Elizabeth Pope. She later married Robert Bertie, 3rd Earl of Lindsey. Edward's family was well-known and connected to other important people.
When he was young, people thought Edward was kind and charming. He was also seen as strong and intelligent. Because of his high social standing, some people also found him a bit arrogant.
His Royal Marriage
Edward Lee was made the Earl of Lichfield in 1674. He was only eleven years old at the time. This special title was given to him because he was going to marry a daughter of King Charles II.
His future wife was Lady Charlotte Fitzroy. She was one of the King's children with his partner, the Duchess of Cleveland. Charlotte was known for being sweet and beautiful. Her father, the King, loved her very much.
Edward and Charlotte were promised to each other when she was nine and he was eleven. About three years later, they got married. Edward was fourteen and Charlotte was thirteen. The wedding took place on 6 February 1677.
Public Service and Military Role
From 1687 to 1689, Edward Lee served as the Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire. This was an important role, representing the King in that county. He was also in charge of a group of soldiers called Lichfield's Regiment. This was an infantry regiment in the English Army.
However, he was removed from his command after the Glorious Revolution. This happened because he was believed to support King James II. His regiment later fought in the Williamite War in Ireland.
His Large Family
Edward and Lady Lichfield had many children together. They had at least eighteen children. Some of their children included:
- Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore (born 1678 – died 1721). She had children with two different husbands.
- Charles Lee, Viscount Quarendon (born and died in 1680).
- Edward Henry Lee, Viscount Quarendon (born 1681 – died 1713). He was a captain in the Coldstream Guards.
- Captain Hon. James Lee (born 1682 – died 1711).
- Anne Lee (born 1686 – died around 1716). She married someone named N Morgan.
- George Henry Lee, 2nd Earl of Lichfield (born 1690 – died 1743). He became the next Earl.
- Elizabeth Lee (born 1693 – died 1741). She married twice and had children.
- Barbara Lee (born 1695 – died after 1729). She married Sir George Browne.
- Vice Admiral FitzRoy Henry Lee (born 1700 – died 1751). He became a Commodore Governor of Newfoundland.
- Robert Lee, 4th Earl of Lichfield (born 1706 – died 1776). He later became the 4th Earl.
His Death
Edward Lee, the 1st Earl of Lichfield, passed away on 14 July 1716. He was 53 years old. His wife, Charlotte, died two years after him.
