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Fitzhugh Lee (* 19. November 1835 in Clermont, Fairfax County, Virginia; † 18. April 1905 in Washington, D.C.) war vor dem Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg Offizier im US-Heer und während des Krieges General des konföderierten Heeres.
Fitzhugh Lee (November 19, 1835 – April 28, 1905) was a Confederate cavalry general in the American Civil War, the 40th Governor of Virginia, diplomat, and United States Army general in the Spanish–American War.
The nephew of General Robert E. Lee, Fitzhugh Lee was born in Fairfax County, Virginia on November 19, 1835. He was the son of Sydney Smith Lee, who would later become a captain in the Confederate States Navy. Although close to his famous uncle, Lee is remembered as one of the South's finest cavalry commanders.
22. Dez. 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Fitzhugh Lee, the nephew of Robert E. Lee and a prominent Confederate cavalry commander during the Civil War. He later became a U.S. consul in Cuba and a governor of Virginia.
12. Jan. 2024 · Learn about Fitzhugh Lee, a Confederate general, Virginia governor, and U.S. diplomat. Explore his biography, Civil War service, Spanish-American War role, and legacy.
- Harry Searles
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee (May 31, 1837 – October 15, 1891), known as Rooney Lee (often spelled "Roony" among friends and family) or W. H. F. Lee, was the second son of General Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Custis.
Fitzhugh Lee war vor dem Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg Offizier im US-Heer und während des Krieges General des konföderierten Heeres. Nach dem Krieg war der Neffe Robert E. Lees Gouverneur von Virginia, US-Diplomat und diente als General des US-Heeres im Krieg gegen Spanien.
