They called him "Light-Horse Henry" because he was in the ''American of Independence! That's the smarties nickname
He commanded a contingent of light cavalry called the Light Horse Brigade.
Richard Henry (Lighthorse Harry) Lee, of revolutionary war fame.
He was a general in the Civil war. * Robert Evans Lee was the son of General "Lighthorse" Harry Lee * Robert E. Lee graduated 2nd in his class (and 1st in artillery and tactics) from West Point in 1829 * Robert E. Lee was an engineering officer in the Mexican War along with other US officers who later became US or CS generals. * Colonel Robert E. Lee commanded the US Marines from Washington DC who recaptured Harper's Ferry from John Brown. * Winfield Scott wanted Lee as a general of the North, and Lee would have done it if his home state of Virginia had not gone with the South. * Lee was somewhat unknown in the Civil War until his victory at Second Manassass (known as Second Bull Run in the North). * Lee made the calls at Gettysburg, one of the two decisive battles, and he lost. * Lee surrendered the South to General Grant. All other Confederate armies had been destroyed except for Lee's, and he surrendered to avoid more killing.
Robert E Lee called General R. F. Hoke one of the finest soldiers in the southern army.
James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart .
The Generals-in-Chief were, in order: Winfield Scott George McLellan (Interregnum - notionally Abraham Lincoln) Henry Halleck Ulysses S. Grant
Lighthorse Harry Lee Cabin was created in 1800.
Richard Henry (Lighthorse Harry) Lee, of revolutionary war fame.
Henry Lee, known as "Lighthorse Harry", a hero of the Revolution.
Henry lye "Lighthorse" Harry Lee, Washington's top cavalry commander, was Robert E. Lee's father. He gave Washington's eulogy.
Yes! Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee was General George Washington's favorite cavalry officer
Henry lye "Lighthorse" Harry Lee, Washington's top cavalry commander, was Robert E. Lee's father. He gave Washington's eulogy.
Yes, Lighthorse Harry Lee was Robert E. Lee's father.
General Henry "Lighthorse Harry" Lee, Revolutionary comrade of Washington's as well as former governor of Virginia. In his eulogy Lee coined the popular phrase "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," in reference to Washington.
Henry lye "Lighthorse" Harry Lee, Washington's top cavalry commander, was Robert E. Lee's father. He gave Washington's eulogy.
Brandon Myers for being one of the best wrestlers ever.
General Robert E. Lee was the son of General "Lighthorse Harry" Lee.
At least Lighthorse Henry Lee the father of Robert E. Lee offered the eulogy.