Robert E. Lee
(January 19,1807-October 12,1870)

Robert E. Lee was a general for the confederates during the civil war. The south labeled him as a heroic figure. He was born in a small town of Stanford,Virginia. Robert E. Lee wanted to a general. Lee saw himself as an extension of his family's greatness. At 18, he enrolled at West Point Military Academy, where he put his drive and serious mind to work. He was one of just six cadets in his graduating class who finished without a single demerit, and wrapped up his studies with perfect scores in artillery, infantry and cavalry. During the war the south had suffered from many battles. Robert e. Lee was saved from being hung due to being a traitor, so he kept quite about the war. And he died of a stroke in his hometown.