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	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	;''Assassin's Creed III''		Charles Lee is a historical character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he was voiced by the American-Canadian actor [[Neil Napier]]. He appears again in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' in a non-speaking role in the memory "[[Scars]]", but the game erroneously reuses Lee's older character model from Ratonhnhaké:ton's adulthood despite the memory being set before "[[Hide and Seek (III)\|Hide and Seek]]" from ''Assassin's Creed III'', where he appears in his younger character model.
	*Among the ~~Kanien~~'~~kehá~~:ka, Lee ~~was known as Ounewaterika, meaning~~ "~~Boiling Water~~".

	~~;''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''~~		Historically, Lee was only discharged from the Continental Army years after his retreat. On January 10, 1780, he was formally discharged and spent his remaining years reportedly verbally attacking Washington to anybody around, and as a result, was frequently challenged to duels by those loyal to Washington. In a duel with Colonel {{Wiki\|John Laurens}}, Lee was heavily wounded in his side, but he continued to duel. Lee eventually retired to Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania]], where he died of a fever on October 2, 1782.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Charles Lee (general)}}</ref>
	*A portrait of Charles Lee as he ~~appeared in early concept art can be seen in the Finnegans' residence during the memory "[[The Color of Right]]"~~. ~~A similar portrait also appears in Isabelle Ardant's London office in ''~~[[~~Assassin's Creed: Syndicate~~]]''.

	~~==Behind~~ the ~~scenes==~~		Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, Lee was known as Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water".<ref name="BrokenTrust"/>
	~~Charles Lee is a historical character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'~~', ~~where he~~ was ~~voiced by the American-Canadian actor [[Neil Napier]]. He appears again in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' in a non-speaking role in the memory~~ "~~[[Scars]]~~" ~~but the game erroneously uses Lee's older character model from Ratonhnhaké:ton's adulthood despite the memory being set before~~ "~~[[Hide and Seek (III)\|Hide and Seek]]~~" ~~in ''Assassin's Creed III'' where he appears in his younger character model.~~

	~~Historically,~~ Lee ~~was only discharged from~~ the ~~Continental Army years after his retreat~~. On January 10, 1780, he was formally discharged and spent his remaining years reportedly verbally attacking Washington to anybody around, and as a result, was frequently challenged to duels by those loyal to Washington. In a duel with Colonel {{Wiki\|John Laurens}}, Lee was heavily wounded in ~~his side, but he continued to duel. Lee eventually retired to Philadelphia,~~ [[~~Pennsylvania~~]]~~, where he died~~ of ~~a fever on October 2~~, ~~1782.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Charles~~ Lee ~~(general)}}</ref> His concept art frequently shows him~~ accompanied by a dog, referencing his becoming a dog breeder in his later life.<ref name="Wiki" />		A portrait of Lee as he appeared in early concept art can be seen in the Finnegans' residence during the memory "[[The Color of Right]]" in ''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''. A similar portrait also appears in Isabelle Ardant's London office in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''. In many of his pieces of concept art, Lee is shown accompanied by a dog, referencing his becoming a dog breeder in his later life.<ref name="Wiki" />

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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 While trapped in an [[Calculations|alternate reality]] shown by an [[Apple of Eden 3|Apple of Eden]], Connor found a [[Lucid Memory Fragments|Lucid Memory Fragment]] depicting Lee's death in the primary reality, within the burnt remains of the Last Drink tavern.<ref name="TTOKW">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – ''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy]]''</ref>
-In 2015, the Templar [[Isabelle Ardant]] included Lee's name on a list of known British Templars. This list was later unveiled by the Assassins [[Rebecca Crane]] and [[Shaun Hastings]] when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Syndicate|Modern day]]</ref>
+In 2015, the Templar [[Isabelle Ardant]] included Lee's name on a list of known British Templars. This list was later obtained by the Assassins [[Rebecca Crane]] and [[Shaun Hastings]] when they infiltrated Ardant's office to plant a bug.<ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[21st century conversations#Assassin's Creed: Syndicate|Modern day]]</ref>
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 After Haytham discovered that Connor was his son, Lee felt that the Grand Master's resolve had weakened and blamed the Order's downfall on his reluctance to take action against the Assassin. During their final conversation, Lee did not hesitate to voice these thoughts to Haytham, who in turn called out Lee for his reckless and violent behavior, which had resulted in Connor's vendetta against the Templars. Admitting his mistake, Lee refused to leave Haytham to die alone by the Assassin's blade, and only relented after much urging from the Grand Master. He also apologized for doubting Haytham's resolve and making him think that he was a bad Grand Master.<ref name="Forsaken"/>
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	{{Quote\|And so we must fight on. We will vanquish our enemies. We will spread our word. And in time, my brothers and sisters, in time... we will have our New World.\|Charles Lee, speaking at Haytham Kenway's funeral, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III}}		{{Quote\|And so we must fight on. We will vanquish our enemies. We will spread our word. And in time, my brothers and sisters, in time... we will have our New World.\|Charles Lee, speaking at Haytham Kenway's funeral, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Laid to Rest}}
	{{Character Infobox		{{Character Infobox
	\|name = Charles Henry Lee		\|name = Charles Henry Lee
	\|image = AC3 Charles Lee.png		\|image = AC3 Charles Lee.png
	\|birth = 6 February 1731<br>{{Wiki\|Darnhall}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]		\|birth = 6 February 1731<br>{{Wiki\|Darnhall}}, [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]
	\|death = 2 October 1782 (aged 51)<br>[[Monmouth]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]		\|death = 2 October 1782 {{c\|aged 51}}<br>[[Monmouth]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]
	\|species = [[Human]]		\|species = [[Human]]
	\|database = [[Database: Charles Lee\|Charles Lee]]<br>[[Database: Lee's Early Life\|Lee's Early Life]]		\|database = [[Database: Charles Lee\|Charles Lee]]<br>[[Database: Lee's Early Life\|Lee's Early Life]]
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	By 1773, the colonists had started to rebel against British rule, en masse. Beginning with the [[Boston Tea Party]], the colony's citizens – aided by Ratonhnhaké:ton – dumped a large supply of British tea, owned by William Johnson, into the water of Boston's port as a show of defiance towards the tax laws. As a result, the Templars' found themselves unable to smuggle the tea, cutting off one of their main sources of funding. This act was the first, of many, which would eventually lead to the outbreak of war between the British Crown and her colonies.<ref name="TheTeaParty">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Tea Party]]</ref>		By 1773, the colonists had started to rebel against British rule, en masse. Beginning with the [[Boston Tea Party]], the colony's citizens – aided by Ratonhnhaké:ton – dumped a large supply of British tea, owned by William Johnson, into the water of Boston's port as a show of defiance towards the tax laws. As a result, the Templars' found themselves unable to smuggle the tea, cutting off one of their main sources of funding. This act was the first, of many, which would eventually lead to the outbreak of war between the British Crown and her colonies.<ref name="TheTeaParty">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Tea Party]]</ref>

	~~[[File:ACIII-Teaparty 9.png\|thumb\|250px\|Pitcairn, Johnson and Lee witnessing the Boston Tea Party]]~~
	On 12 January 1774, Lee attended a Templar meeting at the [[Restless Ghost]] tavern in Boston, where the Colonial Rite discussed how they could turn the nascent [[American Revolution]] into something to benefit their goals. It was here that Lee informed Haytham of the circumstances surrounding Kaniehtí:io's death in 1760, which the Templars had collectively decided to keep hidden due to their unsanctioned search for the Grand Temple. Lee also spoke of his encounter with a young Ratonhnhaké:ton, and noted the boy's resemblance to the Assassin who was now sabotaging their plans.<ref name="Forsaken"/>		On 12 January 1774, Lee attended a Templar meeting at the [[Restless Ghost]] tavern in Boston, where the Colonial Rite discussed how they could turn the nascent [[American Revolution]] into something to benefit their goals. It was here that Lee informed Haytham of the circumstances surrounding Kaniehtí:io's death in 1760, which the Templars had collectively decided to keep hidden due to their unsanctioned search for the Grand Temple. Lee also spoke of his encounter with a young Ratonhnhaké:ton, and noted the boy's resemblance to the Assassin who was now sabotaging their plans.<ref name="Forsaken"/>

			[[File:ACIII-Conflictlooms 1.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee at Washington's acceptance speech]]
	In 1775, in response to the recent events, Lee resigned his commission from the British Army and joined the Continentals. He quickly established himself as a strong supporter of the Patriots and became a likely candidate for the position of Commander-in-Chief, alongside George Washington.<ref name="ConflictLooms">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Conflict Looms]]</ref>		In 1775, in response to the recent events, Lee resigned his commission from the British Army and joined the Continentals. He quickly established himself as a strong supporter of the Patriots and became a likely candidate for the position of Commander-in-Chief, alongside George Washington.<ref name="ConflictLooms">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Conflict Looms]]</ref>

	~~[[File:ACIII-Conflictlooms 1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Lee at Washington's acceptance speech]]~~
	However, Lee's demand to be well compensated, which contrasted against Washington's selfless and modest insistence for little payment, saw him fall from favor for the position. As a result, Washington was chosen by the [[Continental Congress]] to lead the Continental Army.<ref name="ConflictLooms" />		However, Lee's demand to be well compensated, which contrasted against Washington's selfless and modest insistence for little payment, saw him fall from favor for the position. As a result, Washington was chosen by the [[Continental Congress]] to lead the Continental Army.<ref name="ConflictLooms" />

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	{{Quote\|Your meddling in the revolution has caused us no small measure of grief. It cannot continue. Our work is too important.\|Lee to Connor, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Bridewell Prison (memory)}}		{{Quote\|Your meddling in the revolution has caused us no small measure of grief. It cannot continue. Our work is too important.\|Lee to Connor, 1776.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Bridewell Prison (memory)}}
	[[File:Bridewell Prison 4.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee receiving instructions from Haytham]]		[[File:Bridewell Prison 4.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Lee receiving instructions from Haytham]]
	In 1776, the Templars tasked Thomas Hickey with the murder of Washington, in order to secure Lee the promotion to Commander-in-Chief. Unfortunately for them, Hickey was intercepted by Connor, and was soon arrested for counterfeiting and treason, alongside the Assassin.<ref name="SomethingOnTheSide">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Something on the Side]]</ref>		In 1776, the Templars tasked Thomas Hickey with the murder of Washington, in order to secure Lee the promotion to Commander-in-Chief. Unfortunately for them, Hickey was intercepted by Connor, and was soon arrested for counterfeiting and treason, alongside the Assassin.<ref name="SomethingOnTheSide">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Something on the Side]]</ref>

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	Connor was later able to steal the prison warden's key and went to kill Hickey in his cell, only to find the murdered body of the warden. There, he was ambushed by both Hickey and Lee, who held him at gunpoint. At that moment, the two Templars revealed their plan to frame Connor for the warden's murder and the assassination plot against Washington, so that he would be tried and executed.<ref name="BridewellPrison"/>		Connor was later able to steal the prison warden's key and went to kill Hickey in his cell, only to find the murdered body of the warden. There, he was ambushed by both Hickey and Lee, who held him at gunpoint. At that moment, the two Templars revealed their plan to frame Connor for the warden's murder and the assassination plot against Washington, so that he would be tried and executed.<ref name="BridewellPrison"/>

	[[File:Bridewell Prison 14.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Lee choking Connor]]		[[File:Bridewell Prison 14.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee choking Connor]]
	Lee justified his and the Templars' actions to Connor by slandering Washington, citing his poor military record and calling him unfit for leadership. Connor attempted to attack Lee, but was pinned down due to exhaustion. It was at that moment that Lee finally recognized Connor as the boy from the forest, to which the Assassin reminded Lee of his vow to find him. Lee then choked and rendered Connor unconscious.<ref name="BridewellPrison"/>		Lee justified his and the Templars' actions to Connor by slandering Washington, citing his poor military record and calling him unfit for leadership. Connor attempted to attack Lee, but was pinned down due to exhaustion. It was at that moment that Lee finally recognized Connor as the boy from the forest, to which the Assassin reminded Lee of his vow to find him. Lee then choked and rendered Connor unconscious.<ref name="BridewellPrison"/>

	The following day, the Templars implemented Lee's plan, which would not only have removed the threat of the Assassin, but also created the perfect opportunity to murder Washington, who would personally attend the execution. After Lee and Haytham were able to speed up the process by omitting Connor's trial, the Assassin was taken to be publicly hanged before the assembled crowd in New York.<ref name="PublicExecution">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Public Execution]]</ref>		The following day, the Templars implemented Lee's plan, which would not only have removed the threat of the Assassin, but also created the perfect opportunity to murder Washington, who would personally attend the execution. After Lee and Haytham were able to speed up the process by omitting Connor's trial, the Assassin was taken to be publicly hanged before the assembled crowd in New York.<ref name="PublicExecution">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Public Execution]]</ref>

	[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 7.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee addressing the crowd at Connor's hanging]]		[[File:ACIII-Publicexecution 7.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Lee addressing the crowd at Connor's hanging]]
	Hickey escorted Connor to the gallows, with Lee presiding to announce his crimes against Washington and the colonies, before sentencing him to death. However, Connor was saved in part by [[Achilles Davenport]] and his Assassin recruits,<ref name="PublicExecution"/> and also through the intervention of Haytham, who had recently discovered his familial link to the Assassin.<ref name="Forsaken"/> In the resulting confusion, Lee escaped while Hickey made a desperate attempt to kill Washington; he failed and was assassinated by Connor, proving the latter's innocence.<ref name="PublicExecution"/>		Hickey escorted Connor to the gallows, with Lee presiding to announce his crimes against Washington and the colonies, before sentencing him to death. However, Connor was saved in part by [[Achilles Davenport]] and his Assassin recruits,<ref name="PublicExecution"/> and also through the intervention of Haytham, who had recently discovered his familial link to the Assassin.<ref name="Forsaken"/> In the resulting confusion, Lee escaped while Hickey made a desperate attempt to kill Washington; he failed and was assassinated by Connor, proving the latter's innocence.<ref name="PublicExecution"/>

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	Soon after, just as Haytham had anticipated, Connor infiltrated the military district to assassinate Lee, but was only met by his father. Though neither was eager to kill the other, Connor ultimately prevailed and ended Haytham's life after a prolonged battle.<ref name="LeesLastStand">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Lee's Last Stand]]</ref> Lee soon learned of this and ascended to the rank of Grand Master, in Haytham's place, over what was left of the Colonial Templars.<ref name="LaidToRest">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Laid to Rest]]</ref>		Soon after, just as Haytham had anticipated, Connor infiltrated the military district to assassinate Lee, but was only met by his father. Though neither was eager to kill the other, Connor ultimately prevailed and ended Haytham's life after a prolonged battle.<ref name="LeesLastStand">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Lee's Last Stand]]</ref> Lee soon learned of this and ascended to the rank of Grand Master, in Haytham's place, over what was left of the Colonial Templars.<ref name="LaidToRest">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Laid to Rest]]</ref>

	[[File:ACIII-Rest 3.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Lee threatening Connor at Haytham's funeral]]		[[File:ACIII-Rest 3.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee threatening Connor at Haytham's funeral]]
	Months later, in 1782, Lee presided over Haytham's funeral in New York and delivered an eulogy in his honor. Connor appeared from the crowd and approached Lee, though he was restrained by guards. Enraged by Connor's constant interference in his plans and the murder of his comrades, Lee vowed revenge, promising not only to kill him, but to also murder everyone and destroy everything that Connor loved and held dear.<ref name="LaidToRest"/>		Months later, in 1782, Lee presided over Haytham's funeral in New York and delivered an eulogy in his honor. Connor appeared from the crowd and approached Lee, though he was restrained by guards. Enraged by Connor's constant interference in his plans and the murder of his comrades, Lee vowed revenge, promising not only to kill him, but to also murder everyone and destroy everything that Connor loved and held dear.<ref name="LaidToRest"/>

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	{{Quote\|Why do you persist...? You put us down. We rise again. You end one plot—we forge another. You try so hard... But it always ends the same. Those who know you think you mad and this is why... Even those men you sought to save have turned their backs on you. Yet you fight. You resist. Why?\|Lee to Connor, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Chasing Lee}}		{{Quote\|Why do you persist...? You put us down. We rise again. You end one plot—we forge another. You try so hard... But it always ends the same. Those who know you think you mad and this is why... Even those men you sought to save have turned their backs on you. Yet you fight. You resist. Why?\|Lee to Connor, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Chasing Lee}}
	[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor shooting Lee]]		[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 6.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Connor shooting Lee]]
	Connor intercepted Lee at Boston pier, leading to a chase through the dockyards. Lee attempted to lose the Assassin by running through a ferry under construction, during which an accident caused the ferry to catch fire. After a dangerous pursuit, both Lee and Connor crashed through a collapsed floor, with Connor impaling himself on a wooden splinter through his abdomen.<ref name="ChasingLee">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Chasing Lee]]</ref>		Connor intercepted Lee at Boston pier, leading to a chase through the dockyards. Lee attempted to lose the Assassin by running through a ferry under construction, during which an accident caused the ferry to catch fire. After a dangerous pursuit, both Lee and Connor crashed through a collapsed floor, with Connor impaling himself on a wooden splinter through his abdomen.<ref name="ChasingLee">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Chasing Lee]]</ref>

	Lee approached Connor, looking down on him, before asking why the Assassins fought an endless and futile cause against the Templars. After responding that he had to because no else would, Connor pulled out his pistol and, catching Lee off guard, shot him in the stomach. Though injured, the Templar managed to escape, taking a ferry up the Charles River to Monmouth, where he rested at the [[Last Drink]] tavern.<ref name="ChasingLee"/>		Lee approached Connor, looking down on him, before asking why the Assassins fought an endless and futile cause against the Templars. After responding that he had to because no else would, Connor pulled out his pistol and, catching Lee off guard, shot him in the stomach. Though injured, the Templar managed to escape, taking a ferry up the Charles River to Monmouth, where he rested at the [[Last Drink]] tavern.<ref name="ChasingLee"/>

	[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 13.png~~\|left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Lee's death]]		[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 13.png\|thumb\|250px\|Lee's death]]
	Connor once again followed Lee and eventually caught up with him, though neither were in any condition to fight. Lee silently offered his drink to the Assassin, who accepted, also without saying a word. Welcoming his end, Lee gave Connor a slight nod, and the Assassin proceeded to stab him in the heart. After Connor took the amulet from around Lee's neck, the Templar fell forward against the table and finally passed away.<ref name="ChasingLee" />		Connor once again followed Lee and eventually caught up with him, though neither were in any condition to fight. Lee silently offered his drink to the Assassin, who accepted, also without saying a word. Welcoming his end, Lee gave Connor a slight nod, and the Assassin proceeded to stab him in the heart. After Connor took the amulet from around Lee's neck, the Templar fell forward against the table and finally passed away.<ref name="ChasingLee" />

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	Haytham returned to the Green Tavern days later, revealing that the site Kaniehtí:io had shown him contained nothing of interest and disregarding it as merely a painted cave. He then changed their goal to establishing a permanent base in order to expand Templar influence ~~inthe~~ colonies. Commending Lee for his dedication and loyalty, Haytham decided to formally induct him into the Templar Order, placing a [[Templar ring]] on his finger that had previously belonged to Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition"/>		Haytham returned to the Green Tavern days later, revealing that the site Kaniehtí:io had shown him contained nothing of interest and disregarding it as merely a painted cave. He then changed their goal to establishing a permanent base in order to expand Templar influence in the colonies. Commending Lee for his dedication and loyalty, Haytham decided to formally induct him into the Templar Order, placing a [[Templar ring]] on his finger that had previously belonged to Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition"/>

	A few weeks later, Lee met with Haytham to deliver a letter from [[Jim Holden]] and to confirm that Braddock had died from the injuries the Grand Master had inflicted on him. He also revealed that the other Templars intended to continue the search for the Grand Temple, but Haytham ordered them not to do so, believing that they should focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref>		A few weeks later, Lee met with Haytham to deliver a letter from [[Jim Holden]] and to confirm that Braddock had died from the injuries the Grand Master had inflicted on him. He also revealed that the other Templars intended to continue the search for the Grand Temple, but Haytham ordered them not to do so, believing that they should focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref>

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	After several weeks, Haytham decided to make contact with a Kanien'kehá:ka woman, [[Kaniehtí:io]], who could prove to be a valuable ally in the search for the Grand Temple. Lee was able to find a lead, informing Haytham that she had been seen in the wilderness near [[Lexington]]. However, Lee left shortly after beginning the search, explaining that he had to return to his commission under Braddock.<ref name="Unconvinced">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Unconvinced]]</ref> During this time, Lee became well known among the Kanien'kehá:ka, who gave him the name Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water".<ref name="BrokenTrust">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Broken Trust]]</ref>		After several weeks, Haytham decided to make contact with a Kanien'kehá:ka woman, [[Kaniehtí:io]], who could prove to be a valuable ally in the search for the Grand Temple. Lee was able to find a lead, informing Haytham that she had been seen in the wilderness near [[Lexington]]. However, Lee left shortly after beginning the search, explaining that he had to return to his commission under Braddock.<ref name="Unconvinced">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Unconvinced]]</ref> During this time, Lee became well known among the Kanien'kehá:ka, who gave him the name Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water".<ref name="BrokenTrust">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Broken Trust]]</ref>

	Months later, in July 1755, Lee returned to Lexington to aid Haytham in his plan to kill General Braddock. In doing so, Haytham hoped to win Kaniehtí:io's trust so that she would lead him to the Grand Temple. Lee assisted by taking part in Braddock's [[Braddock Expedition\|expedition]]. When the expedition was ambushed by the [[French Army]], Lee fired the first shot, killing the French Commander Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu. In the ensuing chaos of the attack, Haytham chased and mortally wounded Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Braddock Expedition (memory)\|The Braddock Expedition]]</ref>		Months later, in July 1755, Lee returned to Lexington to aid Haytham in his plan to kill General Braddock. In doing so, Haytham hoped to win Kaniehtí:io's trust so that she would lead him to the Grand Temple. Lee assisted by taking part in Braddock's [[Braddock Expedition\|expedition]]. When the expedition was ambushed by the [[French Army]], Lee fired the first shot, killing the French Commander {{Wiki\|Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu}}. In the ensuing chaos of the attack, Haytham chased and mortally wounded Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[The Braddock Expedition (memory)\|The Braddock Expedition]]</ref>

	[[File:ACIII-BraddockExpedition 18.png\|thumb\|250px\|Haytham inducting Lee into the Templar Order]]		[[File:ACIII-BraddockExpedition 18.png\|thumb\|250px\|Haytham inducting Lee into the Templar Order]]
	Haytham returned to the Green Tavern days later, revealing that the site Kaniehtí:io had shown him contained nothing of interest and disregarding it as merely a painted cave. He then changed their goal to establishing a permanent base ~~and~~ to expand Templar ~~power and~~ influence ~~throughout the~~ colonies. Commending Lee for his dedication and loyalty, Haytham decided to formally induct him into the Templar Order, placing a [[Templar ring]] on his finger that had previously belonged to Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition"/>		Haytham returned to the Green Tavern days later, revealing that the site Kaniehtí:io had shown him contained nothing of interest and disregarding it as merely a painted cave. He then changed their goal to establishing a permanent base in order to expand Templar influence inthe colonies. Commending Lee for his dedication and loyalty, Haytham decided to formally induct him into the Templar Order, placing a [[Templar ring]] on his finger that had previously belonged to Braddock.<ref name="TheBraddockExpedition"/>

	A few weeks later, Lee met with Haytham to deliver a letter from [[Jim Holden]] and to confirm that Braddock had died from the injuries the Grand Master had inflicted on him. He also revealed that the other Templars intended to continue the search for the Grand Temple, but Haytham ordered them not to do so, believing that they should focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref>		A few weeks later, Lee met with Haytham to deliver a letter from [[Jim Holden]] and to confirm that Braddock had died from the injuries the Grand Master had inflicted on him. He also revealed that the other Templars intended to continue the search for the Grand Temple, but Haytham ordered them not to do so, believing that they should focus on more practical pursuits.<ref name="Forsaken">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forsaken]]''</ref>

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	{{Quote\|Why do you persist...? You put us down. We rise again. You end one plot—we forge another. You try so hard... But it always ends the same. Those who know you think you mad and this is why... Even those men you sought to save have turned their backs on you. Yet you fight. You resist. Why?\|Lee to Connor, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Chasing Lee}}		{{Quote\|Why do you persist...? You put us down. We rise again. You end one plot—we forge another. You try so hard... But it always ends the same. Those who know you think you mad and this is why... Even those men you sought to save have turned their backs on you. Yet you fight. You resist. Why?\|Lee to Connor, 1782.\|Assassin's Creed III\|Chasing Lee}}
	[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor shooting Lee]]		[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 6.png\|thumb\|250px\|Connor shooting Lee]]
	Connor intercepted Lee at Boston pier, leading to a chase through the dockyards. Lee attempted to lose ~~Connor~~ by running through a ferry under construction, during which an accident caused the ferry to catch fire. After a dangerous pursuit, both Lee and Connor crashed through a collapsed floor, with Connor impaling himself on a wooden splinter through his abdomen.<ref name="ChasingLee">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Chasing Lee]]</ref>		Connor intercepted Lee at Boston pier, leading to a chase through the dockyards. Lee attempted to lose the Assassin by running through a ferry under construction, during which an accident caused the ferry to catch fire. After a dangerous pursuit, both Lee and Connor crashed through a collapsed floor, with Connor impaling himself on a wooden splinter through his abdomen.<ref name="ChasingLee">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Chasing Lee]]</ref>

	Lee approached Connor, looking down on him, before asking why the Assassins fought an endless and futile cause against the Templars. After responding that he had to because no else would, Connor pulled out his pistol and, catching Lee off guard, shot him in the stomach. Though injured, the Templar managed to escape, taking a ferry up the Charles River to Monmouth, where he rested at the [[Last Drink]] tavern.<ref name="ChasingLee"/>		Lee approached Connor, looking down on him, before asking why the Assassins fought an endless and futile cause against the Templars. After responding that he had to because no else would, Connor pulled out his pistol and, catching Lee off guard, shot him in the stomach. Though injured, the Templar managed to escape, taking a ferry up the Charles River to Monmouth, where he rested at the [[Last Drink]] tavern.<ref name="ChasingLee"/>

	[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Lee's death]]		[[File:ACIII-Chasinglee 13.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Lee's death]]
	Connor once again followed and caught up with him, neither in any condition to fight. Lee silently offered his drink to the Assassin, who accepted, also without saying a word. Welcoming his end, Lee gave Connor a slight nod, and the Assassin proceeded to stab him in the heart. After Connor took the amulet from around Lee's neck, the Templar fell forward against the table and passed away.<ref name="ChasingLee" />		Connor once again followed Lee and eventually caught up with him, though neither were in any condition to fight. Lee silently offered his drink to the Assassin, who accepted, also without saying a word. Welcoming his end, Lee gave Connor a slight nod, and the Assassin proceeded to stab him in the heart. After Connor took the amulet from around Lee's neck, the Templar fell forward against the table and finally passed away.<ref name="ChasingLee" />

	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
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	Furthermore, Lee's arrogance manifested into violence and contempt for others.<ref name="AC3" /> He had frustration for the Kanien'kehá:ka people for what he saw as being unaware of the threat the colonists posed,<ref name="HideAndSeek" /> despite the [[Oiá:ner\|Clan Mother]]'s,<ref name="SomethingToRemember">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Something to Remember]]</ref> [[Kanen'tó:kon]]'s, and Connor's knowledge to the contrary.<ref name="FeathersAndTrees">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Feathers and Trees]]</ref> For this perceived failure, he considered them to be naïve and he also slandered and criticized Washington with passion.<ref name="AC3" />		Furthermore, Lee's arrogance manifested into violence and contempt for others.<ref name="AC3" /> He had frustration for the Kanien'kehá:ka people for what he saw as being unaware of the threat the colonists posed,<ref name="HideAndSeek" /> despite the [[Oiá:ner\|Clan Mother]]'s,<ref name="SomethingToRemember">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Something to Remember]]</ref> [[Kanen'tó:kon]]'s, and Connor's knowledge to the contrary.<ref name="FeathersAndTrees">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Feathers and Trees]]</ref> For this perceived failure, he considered them to be naïve and he also slandered and criticized Washington with passion.<ref name="AC3" />

	Lee's cruel and vengeful side showed in his promise to Connor to destroy him utterly; he outright stated that he would kill ~~all~~ Connor held dear or who were even remotely associated with him, including the innocent people who lived on the Davenport Homestead and his entire village. Despite this, after Connor had bested him, Lee seemed develop some begrudging respect for the Assassin, silently offering him his drink and embracing his death at the Assassin's blade.<ref name="AC3"/>		Lee's cruel and vengeful side showed in his promise to Connor to destroy him utterly; he outright stated that he would kill everyone Connor held dear and those who were even remotely associated with him, including the innocent people who lived on the Davenport Homestead and his entire village. Despite this, after Connor had bested him, Lee seemed to develop some begrudging respect for the Assassin, silently offering him his drink and embracing his death at the Assassin's blade.<ref name="AC3"/>

	Despite his long, successful career and military prowess, Lee was unpopular and disfavored amongst the Patriots. This was clear by how the Congress viewed him: vulgar and slovenly in appearance and attitude, as well as greedy. As a result, Lee constantly plotted and competed against Washington to seize his command. However, Haytham had strong faith in Lee's ability, loyalty and understanding of the Templar vision for a [[New World Order]].<ref name="AC3"/>		Despite his long, successful career and military prowess, Lee was unpopular and disfavored amongst the Patriots. This was clear by how the Congress viewed him: vulgar and slovenly in appearance and attitude, as well as greedy. As a result, Lee constantly plotted and competed against Washington to seize his command. However, Haytham had strong faith in Lee's ability, loyalty and understanding of the Templar vision for a [[New World Order]].<ref name="AC3"/>
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	;''Assassin's Creed III''		;''Assassin's Creed III''
	*The initial render of Charles Lee prior to the game's release showed him as an older-looking character.		*The initial render of Charles Lee prior to the game's release showed him as an older-looking character. Additionally, some concept art shows him being accompanied by a [[dog]], which is a reference to the real-life Lee's fondness of dogs.<ref name="Wiki">{{WP\|Charles Lee (general)}}</ref>
	*Charles Lee ~~was~~ the first major assassination target to die without sharing their final thoughts with their killer, neither in the [[Animus]]' [[Memory Corridor]], nor at the moment of their death.		*Charles Lee is the first major assassination target to die without sharing their final thoughts with their killer, neither in the [[Animus]]' [[Memory Corridor]], nor at the moment of their death.
	*Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, ~~Charles~~ Lee was known as Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water".		*Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, Lee was known as Ounewaterika, meaning "Boiling Water".
	*In the Davenport Manor's basement, Ratonhnhaké:ton's memento from killing Lee was the Grand Temple Key, despite the fact that after Lee's death, the key was buried in [[Connor Davenport]]'s grave.		*In the Davenport Manor's basement, Ratonhnhaké:ton's memento from killing Lee was the Grand Temple Key, despite the fact that after Lee's death, the key was buried in [[Connor Davenport]]'s grave.

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	Charles Lee is a historical character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he was voiced by the American-Canadian actor [[Neil Napier]].		Charles Lee is a historical character first introduced in ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', where he was voiced by the American-Canadian actor [[Neil Napier]].

	Historically, Lee was only discharged from the Continental Army years after his retreat. On January 10, 1780, he was formally discharged and spent his remaining years reportedly verbally attacking Washington to anybody around, and as a result, was frequently challenged to duels by those loyal to Washington. In a duel with Colonel {{Wiki\|John Laurens}}, Lee was heavily wounded in his side, but he continued to duel. Lee eventually retired to Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania]], where he died of fever on October 2, 1782.<ref name="Wiki"~~>{{WP\|Charles Lee (general)}}<~~/~~ref~~>		Historically, Lee was only discharged from the Continental Army years after his retreat. On January 10, 1780, he was formally discharged and spent his remaining years reportedly verbally attacking Washington to anybody around, and as a result, was frequently challenged to duels by those loyal to Washington. In a duel with Colonel {{Wiki\|John Laurens}}, Lee was heavily wounded in his side, but he continued to duel. Lee eventually retired to Philadelphia, [[Pennsylvania]], where he died of a fever on October 2, 1782.<ref name="Wiki" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==