Robert E. Lee
Confederate States general (1807–1870)
1807 — 1870
Quick Facts
Profession
Confederate States general (1807–1870)
Born
January 19, 1807
Died
1870 (age ~63)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
military personnel, military officer, cartographer
Confederate States of AmericaBorn in Stratford HallDied in Lexington
1807
Born in Stratford Hall (1807-01-19)
1825
EducationStudied at United States Military Academy (1825–1829)
1852
PositionSuperintendent of the United States Military Academy (1852–1855)
1865
PositionGeneral in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States (1865–1865)
1870
Died in Lexington
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Robert Edward Lee was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate States Army near the end of the war. He led the Army of Northern Virginia, the Confederacy's most powerful army, from 1862 until its surrender in 1865, earning a reputation as one of the war's most skilled tacticians.
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Who is Robert E. Lee?+
Robert Edward Lee was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate States Army near the end of the war. He led the Army of Northern Virginia, the Confederacy's most powerful army, from 1862 until its surrender
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert E. Lee born?+
Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807.
When did Robert E. Lee die?+
Robert E. Lee died in 1870, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Robert — January 19, 1807
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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