Robert Edward Lee

Birth

Jan 9, 1807

Robert E. Lee is born in Stratford, Virginia.

Graduation

Jun 17, 1829

Robert E. Lee graduates from West Point second in his class.

Marriage

Jun 30, 1831

Robert E. Lee marries Mary Curtis, step-granddaughter of George Washington.

Mexican-American War

Apr 25, 1846

The Mexican-American War starts. Lee served as a captain of engineers before serving under General Winfield Scott.

Cerro Gordo

Apr 18, 1847

Robert E. Lee crosses the Pedegral and proves himself as a brave and heroic man.

Civil War Begins

Apr 12, 1861

The Civil War begins.

Battle of Antietam

Sep 17, 1862

Robert E. Lee fights General George McClellan in the bloodiest day in U.S. history.

Battle of Fredericksburg

Dec 13, 1862

Robert E. Lee fights General Ambrose Burnside in the Battle of Fredericksburg and wins.

Battle of Chancellorsville

Apr 30, 1863

Robert E. Lee has his most brilliant victory against General Joe Hooker in the battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Gettysburg

Jul 1, 1863

Robert E. Lee suffers his most famous defeat in the Battle of Gettysburg against General George Meade.

General-In-Chief

Feb 6, 1865

Robert E. Lee is appointed as the general of the entire Confederate Army.

Civil War Ends

Apr 9, 1865

Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox Court House, Virginia and the Civil War ends.

Death

Oct 12, 1870

Robert E. Lee dies 2 weeks after a stroke in Lexington Virginia. He was 63 years old.