Lee, George, Sir, 1700-1758
Variant namesSir George Lee (1700-1758) is known for being a lawyer and politician. He entered Christ Church at Oxford in 1720. By 1742 he was a Lord of Admiralty. Admiralty, a department within the British government, oversaw naval matters. In 1751 Sir Lee became dean of arches and a judge of the prerogative court of Canterbury. These appointments lasted until his death in 1758. Under King George II (1727-1760) Sir Lee became a privy councilor and was knighted in 1752.
From the description of Sir George Lee papers, 1689-1753; bulk 1742-1750. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 62313699
Sir George Lee (1700?-1758), an ecclesiastical lawyer and politician, was appointed Treasurer of the Household for Augusta, Dowager Princess of Wales in April 1751 and served until 1757 when he resigned his place in response to Lord Bute's rise into favour. He was knighted 12 Feb. 1752.
From the description of Accounts for the household of Augusta, Dowager Princess of Wales, 1751. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702183202
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| creatorOf | Lee, George, Sir, 1700-1758. Sir George Lee papers, 1689-1753; bulk 1742-1750. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | |
| creatorOf | Warren, Peter, Sir, 1703-1752. Peter Warren papers, 1738-1764, bulk 1744-1751. | William L. Clements Library | |
| referencedIn | West & Lee Game and Printing Company. Business records, 1873-1874. | American Antiquarian Society | |
| creatorOf | Lee, George, Sir, 1700?-1758. Accounts for the household of Augusta, Dowager Princess of Wales, 1751. | Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library | |
| referencedIn | Peter Warren papers 1738-1764 1744-1751 Warren, Peter, papers | William L. Clements Library |
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| associatedWith | Augusta, Princess of Wales, 1719-1772. | person |
| associatedWith | East India Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Warren, Peter, Sir, 1703-1752. | person |
| associatedWith | West & Lee Game and Printing Company. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1700
Death 1758
