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The Confederate army commander in the American Civil War. Lee was the son of Henry "Light-horse" Lee, a hero of the American Revolution. The Lee family was friends with Washington and even lived close to each other. REL was a war hero, many battles known; battle of Bull Run, battle of Shiloh, battle of Gettysburg, and many others to lead his troops into battle. He is often seen as one of the greatest generals the USA has ever seen (at the outbreak of war he was offered to be general of the Union army, but declined feeling that he could not leave his home country of Virginia). REL knew that was coming to an end after the battle of Gettysburg. In April 9, 1865 when he met with Grant to sign the surrender.

1. Lee is related to Helen Keller

2. His last words were ''strike the tent''

3. His nickname is Marble Man

4.Graduated 2nd in his class at West Point

5. His favorite horse's name was Traveller

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