Thomas Lee (army Captain)
Thomas Lee (1551/1552 - 13 February 1601) was an English army captain, who served under Queen Elizabeth I and spent most of his career in Ireland during the Tudor conquest of that country. Although of middle rank, he played a turbulent role in the factional politics of the time and was highly active during the Nine Years war (1595-1603). He was put to death at Tyburn for his involvement in the treason of the 2nd Earl of Essex.
Read more about Thomas Lee (army Captain): Early Life and Career, Rebellion in The Pale, Service Under Perrot, Ulster, Pursuit of O'Byrne, War, Essex, Legacy, Writings, Portrait, References
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