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Born in Stratford Hall, VA
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Graduated West Point, Class of 1829
Lee graduated from West Point second of his class -
Married Mary Anna Randolph Custis
FUN FACT!
Mary Custis was the great granddaughter of Martha Washington -
Called to bring down John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry
John Brown was an abolitionist who led raids to fight for freedom. It often led to people being killed or injured. -
Battle of Gettysburg
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Surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse
Was forced to surrender by Union general George Meade -
Died in Lexington, VA
Lee was 63 years old when he died.
