Richard Lee
male, deceased
Sir Richard Lee (1513-1575) was a military engineer. He was a commander of Henry VIII by whom he was knighted in 1544 and appointed surveyor of the King's works. Following the dissolution of St Albans Abbey he purchased the grounds of the abbey (the abbey church itself was sold by King Edward VI to the people of St Albans in 1553), Sopwell Priory and the rectorship of St Stephen's church (both of which were nearby).
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| Born: | January 1, 1513 |
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| Died: | January 1, 1575 |
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