Henry Charles Lea
Henry Charles Lea (September 19, 1825–October 24, 1909) was an American publisher, civic activist, philanthropist and historian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.He took over the family publishing business from his father, Isaac Lea, and implemented several medical and scientific publications. The business operated under various names including Lea Brothers & Co., Lea & Febiger and Blanchard & Lea until his sons took over the business in 1880.
He promoted health projects including the Lea Laboratory of Hygiene at the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Epileptic Hospital and Colony Farm. He organized the Citizens' Municipal Reform Association of Philadelphia to fight corruption in city government. He was a founding member of the Union League of Philadelphia during the American Civil War. He managed publications and supported their efforts for recruitment of Union Army soldiers, including African-Americans. He helped found the National Republican League to prevent a third U.S. presidential term for Ulysses S. Grant.
Lea wrote multiple books focused on church history, especially the Spanish Inquisition. He received honorary degrees from Harvard University, Princeton University, University of Giessen, University of Moscow, and University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of multiple learned societies and served as president of the American Historical Association in 1903. Provided by Wikipedia
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1908
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1974
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1966
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1971
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1968
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1887
Published 1887
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1966
Published 1966
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1984
Published 1984
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1896
Published 1896
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1971
Published 1971
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1961
Published 1961
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1973
Published 1973
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1973
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1865
Published 1865
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1967
Published 1967
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1883
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1957
Published 1957
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Superstition and force. : Essays on the wager of law--the wager of battle--the ordeal--the torture /
by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1878
Published 1878
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by Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909
Published 1957
Published 1957
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