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Henry Lee III, the father of Robert E. Lee, got his nickname while being the successful leader of light cavalry troops during the Revolutionary War. Light troops carried very little equipment and artillery contrasting sharply with the "heavy" ground fighters marching into battle.
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What was Robert E. Lee's dad nickname?
Light Horse Harry.
Why did they call Henry lee as Light-horse Harry?
They called him "Light-Horse Henry" because he was in the ''American of Independence! That's the smarties nickname He commanded a contingent of light cavalry called the Light Horse Brigade.
What is Robert E. Lees dads name?
Henry 'Light Horse Harry' Lee was Robert E. Lee's father.
Who is Robert E. Lee's dad?
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee
Who is Robert E Lee's dad?
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee
Who was the grandmother of light horse harry lee?
martha washington
Why did they call Henry lee as Light horse Harry?
In 1778, Lee was promoted to Major and given the command of a mixed corps of cavalry and infantry known as Lee's Legion, with which he won a great reputation as a leader of light troops. It was during his time as commander of the Legion that Lee earned the sobriquet of "Light-Horse Harry" for his horsemanship.
Who were the children of Henry Light-Horse Harry Lee?
Robert e lee was his child.
Who were Robert E. Lee's parent's?
Henry"Light-Horse Harry" Lee and Anne Hill Lee.
Was Robert E. Lee father been in the revolutinary war?
Yes - 'Light Horse Harry' Lee
What war did light horse harry lee fight in?
American Revolutionary War
When light horse harry Henry lee was born?
march 25, 1818 was when he was born
