Robert E. Lee By chestnutgrove Jan 19, 1807 Robert E. Lee was born Robert E Lee was born on April 19,1807 Period: Jan 19, 1807 to Oct 12, 1870 Robert E Lee`s life Feb 24, 1829 Lee`s Graduation From military academy Lee graduatedd from military academy 2cnd in his class Apr 4, 1852 Lee Became super intendent of the millitary academy May 19, 1857 Lee served as regement until 1857 Apr 23, 1861 he was major general, Virginia's land and naval forces Oct 17, 1861 he was commanding Department of Northwestern Virginia Jan 23, 1865 he was named as commander in chief of the confederate armies Apr 9, 1865 he was commanding the Army of Northern Virginia Oct 12, 1870 Death of Lee Lee died from a gunshot wound