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'''Charles Lee''' (1732 – 1782) was a [[British Empire|British]] soldier, who later served as a General of the [[Continental Army]] during the [[American Revolution|American War of Independence]]. | '''Charles Lee''' (1732 – 1782) was a [[British Empire|British]] soldier, who later served as a General of the [[Continental Army]] during the [[American Revolution|American War of Independence]]. | ||
He served in the [[British Army]] during the {{wiki|Seven Years War}}, after which he sold his commission, and served for a time in the Polish army of {{Wiki|Stanisław August Poniatowski|King Stanislaus II}}. | He served in the [[British Army]] during the {{wiki|Seven Years War}}, after which he sold his commission, and served for a time in the Polish army of {{Wiki|Stanisław August Poniatowski|King Stanislaus II}}. | ||
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Charles Lee (1732 – 1782) was a British soldier, who later served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence.
He served in the British Army during the Seven Years War, after which he sold his commission, and served for a time in the Polish army of King Stanislaus II.
Biography
In 1773, Charles, who had Whig views, moved to America and bought an estate in Virginia. When the fighting broke out in the American Revolutionary War in 1775, he volunteered to serve with rebel forces.
However, his ambitions to become Commander in Chief of the Continental Army were thwarted by the appointment of George Washington.
During the American Revolution, Charles Lee became an associate of the Assassin Connor Kenway.
Gallery
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Portrait of Charles Lee.
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Charles Lee grabbing a young Connor.
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Source
- GameInformer April 2012 issue: Assassin's Creed III