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Robert E lee was born in Virginia
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Removed to Alexandria with his family.
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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.
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His father died while Lee was in the midst of his schooling.
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Entered military academy west point
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Graduated from West Point second in his class. His mother died at Ravensworth, Virginia. He was assigned to duty at Hampton Roads, Virginia.
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Married Mary Randolph Custis of Arlington.
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Stationed in Mexico for Mexican war
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Suppressed the John Brown insurrection.
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Resigned commission in the army.Accepted command of Virginia forces. Organized troops and advised President Davis in Richmond.
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Defeated at Gettysburg by Grant
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Surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.
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Visited Georgia in search of health. Robert E. Lee died at Lexington.
