Robert E. Lee

Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a career military officer who is best known for having commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. The son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III and a top graduate of the United States Military Academy, Robert E. Lee distinguished himself as an exceptional officer and combat engineer in the United States Army for 32 years. Durin... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 19, 1807

Date of death:

  • Oct 12, 1870 (age 63 years)

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  • Robert Edward Lee
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  • Person

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  • During the Civil War, Lee showed himself to be a great military tactician and, in the aftermath, became a symbol of Southern heritage.

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  • military

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  • soldier

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  • Marble Man
  • Granny Lee
  • The Great Tycoon
  • The Old Man
  • Marble Model
  • The King of Spades
  • Marse Robert
  • Bobby Lee
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