FitzRoy Henry Lee

Fitzroy Henry Lee (c. 1698 – April 14, 1750) was a naval officer, Commodore Governor of Newfoundland, Canada, and grandson of Charles II.

Lee was son of 1st Earl of Lichfield and Charles II's illegitimate daughter Lady Charlotte Fitzroy. He was born in Oxfordshire, England.

He entered the Royal Navy in 1716 and in May 1735 was commissioned Governor of Newfoundland. Lee was known for debauchery and drunkenness which subsequently led him been relieved of his naval command around 1746.

Service history:

• 1716 entered the Royal Navy
• 1722 promoted lieutenant
• 1735 captain of the Falkland
• 1735 appointed Governor of Newfoundland
• 1746 relieved of his naval command
• 1748 promoted Vice-admiral

See also

• Governors of Newfoundland
• List of people of Newfoundland and Labrador

External links

• Biography at Government House The Governorship of Newfoundland and Labrador

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online

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