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Two reasons:
1) The large number of statues built in his honor across the south in the years after the Civil War
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2) The impression left by historians that Lee represented perfection, a human being without flaws, much like high quality marble
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What was Robert E. Lee's nickname?
The Marble model at West Point. During the war, they called him Granny Lee because they lost the first couple battles then they stopped. His soldiers called him the King of Spades for a while but then that name faded too.
What was General Robert E. Lee's nickname?
Robert E. Lee had several nicknames given to him:Marbel Model, Granny Lee, The Great Tycoon, The King of Spades, The Old Man, Marse Robert, and Bobby Lee.
Which famous man later a general was command of the forces that arrested john brown?
Robert E. Lee
How George Washington influence Robert E. Lee?
A fellow virginian, Washington's virtues and courage inspired Lee to his sense of honor and duty. Lee was always quoting him, and said there was no man like Washington.
What was Robert E. Lee's hair color?
As a young man, it was dark brown. As he aged, it turned light gray.
What does marble man mean fr Robert e lee's nickname mean?
it for honor
What was Robert E. Lee's nickname?
The Marble model at West Point. During the war, they called him Granny Lee because they lost the first couple battles then they stopped. His soldiers called him the King of Spades for a while but then that name faded too.
What is the name of Bruse Lee's teacher?
The man who taught Bruce Lee since he was 13 was named Yip Man.
Who plays in the blue band?
there are twopeople a man named Dennis and another man named Robert or bobby not sure what it is but it's rather Robert or bobby
Who plays in the band blue collar?
there are twopeople a man named Dennis and another man named Robert or bobby not sure what it is but it's rather Robert or bobby
Who was the woman who fought as a man in the civil war?
Robert E. Lee
Who has a name of lee in My Name is earl?
There is no character of Lee on My name is Earl, but the man who played Earl is named Jason Lee.
Which Man's surrender at Appomattox court house probably helped prevent large scale guerrilla warfare?
ANSWER General Robert E. Lee
What did Robert lee do before the war?
He was a pimp && picked up protsitutes.=what a man:)=
Who was Robert e lee's right hand man?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What was General Robert E. Lee's nickname?
Robert E. Lee had several nicknames given to him:Marbel Model, Granny Lee, The Great Tycoon, The King of Spades, The Old Man, Marse Robert, and Bobby Lee.
What is the duration of Man of Marble?
The duration of Man of Marble is 2.75 hours.
