Richard Lee (engineer)
Sir Richard Lee (1513–1575) was a military engineer in the service of Henry VIII of England, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. He was a commander of Henry VIII and appointed surveyor of the King's works.
Read more about Richard Lee (engineer): Surveyor of Calais, In Scotland, Coastal Defence, List of Works
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