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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.
Was Light Horse Harry Lee related to Richard Henry Lee?
Yes, Light Horse Harry Lee and Richard Henry Lee were related; they were cousins. Light Horse Harry Lee was the son of Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, while Richard Henry Lee was his second cousin, as both were descendants of the prominent Virginia Lee family. Their shared lineage contributed to their involvement in the American Revolutionary War and their roles in early American history.
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
