Noun
leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794)
Source: WordNetAs the electors were being selected, rumors spread that there was an Anti-Federalist plot afoot to elect Richard Henry Lee or Patrick Henry president over Washington, with George Clinton as their choice for vice president. Source: Internet
Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, a signer of our Declaration of Independence, wrote, “True freedom embraces the Mahometan (sic) and Gentoo (Hindu) as well as the Christian religion.” Source: Internet
Richard Henry Lee Elementary in Glen Burnie, Maryland is also named after him. Source: Internet