Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee
Summary
Robert E. Lee is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stratford Hall[2]. He was born on January 19, 1807[3]. He died in Lexington[4]. He died on October 12, 1870[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], army officer[8], and cartographer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford Hall[2].
- Robert E. Lee passed away in Lexington[4].
- Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807[3].
- Robert E. Lee died on October 12, 1870[5].
- Burial took place at Lee Chapel[11].
- Robert E. Lee's father was Henry Lee III[12].
- Robert E. Lee's mother was Anne Hill Carter Lee[13].
- Among Robert E. Lee's spouses was Mary Anna Custis Lee[14].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was William Henry Fitzhugh Lee[15].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was Robert E. Lee, Jr.[16].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was George Washington Custis Lee[17].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was Mary Custis Lee[18].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was Anne Carter Lee[19].
- A child of Robert E. Lee was Eleanor Agnes Lee[20].
- Robert E. Lee held citizenship in United States[21].
- Robert E. Lee held citizenship in Confederate States of America[22].
- Robert E. Lee held citizenship in United States[23].
- Robert E. Lee's professions included military officer[6].
- Robert E. Lee worked as a military personnel[7].
- Robert E. Lee's professions included army officer[8].
- Robert E. Lee's professions included cartographer[9].
- Robert E. Lee held the position of General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States[24].
- Robert E. Lee held the position of Superintendent of the United States Military Academy[25].
- Robert E. Lee was employed by Washington and Lee University[26].
- Robert E. Lee was educated at United States Military Academy[27].
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Origins and Family
Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford Hall[2]. He was born on January 19, 1807[3]. His father was Henry Lee III[12]. His mother was Anne Hill Carter Lee[13].
Education
Robert E. Lee was educated at United States Military Academy[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], army officer[8], and cartographer[9]. Robert E. Lee was employed by Washington and Lee University[26]. Positions held include General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States[24], a position[28], in Confederate States of America[29], founded in 1865[30] and Superintendent of the United States Military Academy[25], a position[31], in United States[32].
Personal Life
Among Robert E. Lee's spouses was Mary Anna Custis Lee[14]. Children include William Henry Fitzhugh Lee[15], a politician[33], 1837–1891[34], of United States[35]; he, Jr.[16], a historian[36], 1843–1914[37], of United States[38]; George Washington Custis Lee[17], a military personnel[39], 1832–1913[40], of United States[41]; Mary Custis Lee[18], a heiress[42], 1835–1918[43]; Anne Carter Lee[19], 1839–1862[44]; and Eleanor Agnes Lee[20], a poet[45], 1841–1873[46]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[47].
Death and Burial
Robert E. Lee died on October 12, 1870[5]. He passed away in Lexington[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[48]. He is buried at Lee Chapel[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert E. Lee include Washington and Lee University[49], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1749[52]; Lee County[53], a county of Florida[54], in United States[55], founded in 1887[56]; Robert Edward Lee sculpture[57], a sculpture[58], in United States[59], founded in 1924[60]; USS Robert E. Lee[61]; Lee College[62]; Robert E. Lee Monument[63]; General Lee[64]; and M3 Lee[65].
Why It Matters
Robert E. Lee has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Works attributed to him include Special Order 191[67]. Entities named for him include Washington and Lee University[49], a private university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1749[52]; Lee County[53], a county of Florida[54], in United States[55], founded in 1887[56]; and Robert Edward Lee sculpture[57], a sculpture[58], in United States[59], founded in 1924[60].
FAQs
Where was Robert E. Lee born?
Robert E. Lee was born in Stratford Hall[2].
Where did Robert E. Lee die?
Robert E. Lee died in Lexington[4].
Who were Robert E. Lee's parents?
Robert E. Lee's father was Henry Lee III[12]. Robert E. Lee's mother was Anne Hill Carter Lee[13].
Who was Robert E. Lee married to?
Robert E. Lee's spouses include Mary Anna Custis Lee[14].
What did Robert E. Lee do for work?
Robert E. Lee worked as military officer[6], military personnel[7], army officer[8], and cartographer[9].
Where did Robert E. Lee go to school?
Robert E. Lee was educated at United States Military Academy[27].