Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Dates
- Existence: 1807 - 1870
Biographical Note
Robert E. Lee was the commanding General of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1807. His father was Major General Henry Lee III ("Light Horse Harry"). Lee attended West Point, graduating at the top of his class. Lee was opposed to the succession of the southern states; however, he stood by his native state. After the Civil War Lee became the President of Washington College (present day Washington and Lee University) in 1865 and held that position till his death. Lee used his position as president of the college to show support Johnson's reconstruction plan.
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
General Lee on a Horse
General on horse surrounded by Soldiers
General Robert E. Lee
On back: for the Lee [...]
Generals of the Confederacy
© 1960 by Paul Victorius (Charlottesvillve, Virginia)
Lee and His Generals
Andrew E. Graham Co. Photography Lithographers, Washington, D.C. Copyright
Lee and His Generals
Closeup of Art.214; Blue matt; Burnished frame
Lee and His Generals
Larger matt; brown frame with guilt inner frame
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