Nathaniel Lee, (born 1649?—buried May 6, 1692, London, Eng.), English playwright whose heroic plays were popular but marred by extravagance. The son of a Presbyterian minister, Lee was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge.
After graduating from Yale University, Nathan Hale became a schoolteacher. When war began in the American colonies, he joined a Connecticut regiment and was made a captain in 1776.
Lee's Dramatic Works were published in 1734. In spite of their extravagance, they contain many passages of great beauty. Copies of Lee's books remain sought after in bibliographic circles. Dates are of first production. The Duke of Guise. A Tragedy (with John Dryden) — 30 November 1682 ^ "Lee, Nathaniel (LY665N)".
His first student, and approved instructor, was fellow Seattle Schools classmate, Jesse Glover. Inside this Seattle friendship with Jesse Glover, Bruce discovered that many African Americans sought to learn self-defense by learning martial arts because of police brutality.
At 14, Hale was sent off to Yale College with his older brother, Enoch, where he excelled in literature and debate. He graduated with honors, at age 18, and became a school teacher in East Haddam and later New London, Connecticut.
Another version reports British Major Robert Rogers recognized Hale, despite his disguise, in a New York City tavern. Not divulging his revelation, Rogers struck up a conversation with Hale and gained his trust, telling him he was a patriot sympathizer. According to this account, Hale told Rogers he was gathering information on the British Army’s positions. Rogers invited Hale to dinner at these quarters with several “friends.” As he dined, Hale was taken into custody.
By all accounts, Hale met his fate with composure and resolve. As the hangman’s noose was placed around his neck, he made a “sensible and spirited speech” in defense of his actions and sense of duty. Legend states he declared, “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”.
Nathan Hale was an American soldier during the Revolutionary War and was hanged by the British for espionage in 1776.
On a secret mission ordered by General George Washington, Hale went behind enemy lines to gather information on the British army’s location. He was captured by the British in New York City and hanged for espionage on September 22, 1776.
According to this account, Hale told Rogers he was gathering information on the British Army’s positions. Rogers invited Hale to dinner at these quarters with several “friends.”. As he dined, Hale was taken into custody. Hale was sent to British headquarters for questioning by British General William Howe.
Hale was born on June 6, 1755, in Coventry, Connecticut, the second son of Richard and Elizabeth Hale. A prominent family, the Hales were devout Puritans and instilled in their children the importance of hard work, religious virtue and education. At 14, Hale was sent off to Yale College with his older brother, Enoch, where he excelled in literature and debate. He graduated with honors, at age 18, and became a school teacher in East Haddam and later New London, Connecticut.
His first student, and approved instructor, was fellow Seattle Schools classmate, Jesse Glover. Inside this Seattle friendship with Jesse Glover, Bruce discovered that many African Americans sought to learn self-defense by learning martial arts because of police brutality.
We know Bruce Lee arrived in the late 1950’s. Records read that he lived on Jefferson Street with Ruby Chow’s restaurant as his living address. In his own handwriting he writes beautifully the job held there: washer. Lee was essentially living on First Hill, near where Broadway & Jefferson meet.
There are many small stories and moments like these that surround the name Bruce Lee. His name evokes reverence around the world, and something more intimate to those who knew him. His stamp on Seattle is still recognized by many from local neighborhoods, in some cases almost with a mythical sense.
Separating local myth from truth can be difficult when it comes from Bruce Lee. One thing that records can dispel against local myths is that Bruce Lee did not go to Garfield High School. He actually attended courses at Franklin High School. He eventually finished his secondary education at the former Edison Technical School.
Bruce lived his life across racial barriers, he married a white woman, Linda Lee Caldwell.
Unfortunately, penmanship is now a lost art no longer taught in most public schools. Bruce Lee as a newly arrived émigré, somewhat amusingly leaves a plain question mark where a social security number is requested. We know Bruce Lee arrived in the late 1950’s.
He was known for being able to beat up more than one guy. Apparently, they were jealous of Bruce Lee.”. This teenage anecdote from Annie Galarosa, former Central District resident is one of many. Lee’s early years have left fingerprints in Seattle neighborhoods that many in our collective Asian American community can point to.