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Robert Edward Lee (* 19. Januar 1807 auf der Stratford-Hall-Plantage, Virginia; † 12. Oktober 1870 in Lexington, Virginia) war bis 1861 Oberst des US-Heeres und der erfolgreichste General des konföderierten Heeres. Sein bedeutendstes Kommando während des Amerikanischen Bürgerkrieges (1861–1865) war der Oberbefehl über die ...
Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 – October 12, 1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, toward the end of which he was appointed the overall commander of the Confederate States Army.
- 1829–1861 (U.S.), 1861–1865 (C.S.)
10. Mai 2024 · Robert E. Lee (born January 19, 1807, Stratford Hall, Westmoreland county, Virginia, U.S.—died October 12, 1870, Lexington, Virginia) was a U.S. Army officer (1829–61), Confederate general (1861–65), college president (1865–70), and central figure in contending memory traditions of the American Civil War.
- On both sides, Robert E. Lee’s family had produced many of the dominant figures in the ruling class of Virginia. His father, Col. Henry (“Light-Hor...
- Robert E. Lee’s father’s financial mismanagement left Lee, his mother, and his siblings in circumstances that rendered them less wealthy than the p...
- Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia, the most successful of the Southern armies during the American Civil War, and ultimately com...
- Robert E. Lee spent several months recuperating from the Civil War and then, in 1865, became the president of Washington College (later Washington...
- Whether statues of Robert E. Lee or other controversial people should be taken down is widely debated. Some argue the statues misrepresent history...
29. Okt. 2009 · Learn about Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general who led the South's fight against the Union in the Civil War. Find out about his family, his military career, his views on slavery and his legacy.
31. März 2021 · Learn about Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general who led southern forces against the Union Army in the U.S. Civil War. Explore his life, military career, views on slavery, and legacy as a hero in the South.
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Learn about the life and career of Robert E. Lee, one of the most famous and successful Confederate generals in the Civil War. Explore his military achievements, challenges, and legacy on the battlefields of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and more.
General Robert E. Lee (1807–1870) has continuously ranked as the leading iconic figure of the Confederacy. A son of Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, Robert graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1829, ranking second in a class of forty six—and without a single demerit.
