New 8x10 Photo: Portrait of General Robert E. Lee Title - Confederate Commanding General Robert E. Lee Description - Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A brilliant military tactician and leader, he is one of the best-known figures of the Civil War. Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October 12, 1870) was a career United States Army officer, an engineer, and among the most celebrated generals in American history. Lee was the son of Major General Henry Lee III "Light Horse Harry" (1756 - 1818), Governor of Virginia, and his second wife, Anne Hill Carter (1773 - 1829). He was also related to Meriwether Lewis (1774 - 1809). A top graduate of West Point, Lee distinguished himself as an exceptional soldier in the U.S. Army for thirty-two years. He is best known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the Civil War. Description Source - Library of Congress (for identity) Year - Unknown SKU - CWR-0039