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Birthdate
Robert E lee was born in Virginia -
removed to Alexandria
Removed to Alexandria with his family. -
Roberts father gets injured in a riot
His father received injuries in Baltimore riot from which he never recovered and which necessitated his leaving Alexandria for a warmer climate. He died six years later, at Cumberland Island, Georgia, March 25, 1818. Robert was reared by his mother. He spent his holidays and vacations at Stratford and Shirley. -
Fathers death
His father died while Lee was in the midst of his schooling. -
Entered the military
Entered military academy west point -
Graduated from west point
Graduated from West Point second in his class. His mother died at Ravensworth, Virginia. He was assigned to duty at Hampton Roads, Virginia. -
Marries Mary Randolph Curtis
Married Mary Randolph Custis of Arlington. -
Stationed in Mexico
Stationed in Mexico for Mexican war -
Suppressed John Brown
Suppressed the John Brown insurrection. -
resigns from army
Resigned commission in the army.Accepted command of Virginia forces. Organized troops and advised President Davis in Richmond. -
Lost at Gettysburg
Defeated at Gettysburg by Grant -
Surrenders to Grant at appomattox
Surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse. -
Death of Robert E Lee
Visited Georgia in search of health. Robert E. Lee died at Lexington.
