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January 19, 1807
Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807. -
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Mexican-American war 1846-1848
Robert E. Lee fought in the Mexican-American war from 1846-1848. -
1859
Robert E. Lee returned to the army in 1859. -
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Civil War 1861-1865
Robert E. Lee fought in the civil war from April 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865. Which was fought between the Union army and Confederate army. -
1862
Robert E. Lee took control of the northern army. (Union) -
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Battle of Gettusburg July 1-3 1863
Robert E.Lee fought in the Battle of Gettusburg from July 1-3 in 1863 because southeners wanted to gain territory in the north. -
1865
Robert E. Lee returned to his family. -
October 12, 1870
Robert E. Lee died on October 12, 1870. He died from a massive stroke in Lexington, Virginia.