Robert E Lee
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his leadership of the Army of Northern Virginia. Post-war, he became a controversial figure symbolizing the Lost Cause of the Confederacy, and his legacy remains contentious in discussions of race and history in the United States.
Born on Jan 19, 1807 (218 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 163,238 | $21,000,000 | 10,356$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,214 | $350,000 | 194$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,502 | $190,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 4 | 347,217,907 | 170,954 | $21,540,000 | 10,632$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general who surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant shortly before Lincoln's assassination.
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United States:
Baldwin mentioned Robert E. Lee while discussing the political environment leading up to the Civil War.
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Denmark:
Robert E. Lee is mentioned as a figure whose statue was targeted by protesters.
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United States:
Perhaps one of the most legendary military leaks in American history was of General Robert E. Lee’s Special Order 191.
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United Kingdom:
Robert E Lee was a Confederate general whom Kingsley Wilson referred to as 'one of the greatest Americans to ever live'.
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