Background
Lee was the son of Doctor John Lee, archdeacon of Rochester. His father took the name of Warner by act of parliament under the terms of the will of his uncle Doctor John Warner, Bishop of Rochester.
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Career
The family was descended from the Lees, of Hartwell, in Buckinghamshire. Lee, who held the rank of Colonel, purchased the manor of Dungeon in Kent. In 1687 Lee was mayor of Canterbury, but was dismissed from office by order of King James World War II However he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Canterbury in 1689 and held the seat until 1695.
He was Member of Parliament for Canterbury again from 1698 to 1708 and from 1710 to 1715.
Membership
1st Parliament of Great Britain. 3rd Parliament of Great Britain. 4th Parliament of Great Britain]
Lee was an alderman of Canterbury and in March 1685 was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Canterbury as a Tory.
