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Robert E. Lee

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Also known as General Lee, General R. E. Lee, General Robert E. Lee, Robert E., General Lee, Robert E Lee, R. E. Lee, Gen. Robert Edward Lee

Confederate States general (1807–1870)

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Robert E. Lee was a military general who led Confederate forces during the American Civil War (1861–1865). He remains a historically significant and controversial figure whose legacy continues to influence discussions about the Civil War, the Confederacy, and American history.

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Instance of
human
Given name
Edward
Family name
Lee
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Stratford Hall
Place of death
Lexington
Occupation
cartographer
Languages spoken
English language
Military branch
United States Army
Military rank
General in chief
Image
Robert Edward Lee.jpg
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cause of death
pneumonia
Commons category
Robert Edward Lee
date of birth
1807-01-19
date of death
1870-10-12
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Category:Robert E. Lee
manner of death
natural causes
commander of (DEPRECATED)
Army of Northern Virginia
name in native language
Robert Edward Lee
birth name
Robert Edward Lee
owner of
Traveller
writing language
English language
start of work period
1829-00-00
last words
Strike the tent!
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Robert Lee
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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