Philip Ludwell Lee
Virginia colony tobacco planter (1727–1775) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Ludwell Lee (February 24, 1727 – February 21, 1775)[1]: 70 (sometimes nicknamed "Colonel Phil") was a Virginia planter and politician who briefly represented Westmoreland County on Virginia's Northern Neck in the House of Burgesses in 1756 before serving on the Virginia Governor's Council (1757-1774).[2]: 162–163 [3]: xx, 87
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Governor's Council, Member of the House of Burgesses for Westmoreland County ...
Philip Ludwell Lee | |
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Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
In office 1757–1774 | |
Member of the House of Burgesses for Westmoreland County | |
In office 1756–1757 | |
Preceded by | Charles Barber |
Succeeded by | Richard Henry Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | (1727-02-24)February 24, 1727 "Mount Pleasant" plantation near Machodoc, Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | February 21, 1775(1775-02-21) (aged 47) Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Elizabeth Steptoe |
Relations | Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, William, Arthur Lee (brothers), Hannah Lee Corbin(sister) |
Parent(s) | Thomas Lee, Hannah Harrison Ludwell |
Education | England, including Inner Temple |
Occupation | planter, lawyer, politician |
Known for | Stratford Hall |
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