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October 12, 1870: Robert E. Lee Dies
On this day in 1870, the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, General Robert E. Lee, died peacefully at his home at the age of 63.
When the Civil War began in 1861, Lee sided with the Confederacy and assumed command of the Army of Northern Virginia the following year. Lee became known for his strategic war tactics and strong leadership on the battlefield. In 1865, however, Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.
To learn more about the life of this central character of the Civil War, explore this American Experience Robert E. Lee photo gallery, which exhibits Lee’s life from childhood to famous general.
Photo: Library of Congress
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October 12, 1870: Robert E. Lee Dies

On this day in 1870, the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, General Robert E. Lee, died peacefully at his home at the age of 63.

When the Civil War began in 1861, Lee sided with the Confederacy and assumed command of the Army of Northern Virginia the following year. Lee became known for his strategic war tactics and strong leadership on the battlefield. In 1865, however, Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

To learn more about the life of this central character of the Civil War, explore this American Experience Robert E. Lee photo gallery, which exhibits Lee’s life from childhood to famous general.

Photo: Library of Congress

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