Richard Bland Lee was an American politician and a member of the Virginia gentry. Born in 1761, he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and was a prominent figure in the early political landscape of the United States. Lee was a strong advocate for the Federalist cause and played a significant role in the establishment of the U.S. Constitution. In addition to his political career, Lee was also a landowner and a slaveholder, reflecting the complex social dynamics of his time. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1789 to 1791, representing Virginia's interests in the new federal government. Lee's contributions helped shape the early governance of the nation.