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title: Robert E. Lee
author: Julian Vannerson
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20755/robert-e-lee/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-08-05
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# Robert E. Lee
_Authored by Julian Vannerson_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20755.jpg)
## Image Caption
Portrait of Confederate General [Robert E. Lee](https://www.worldhistory.org/Robert_E._Lee/) (1807-1870) by Julian Vannerson, March 1864.
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Vannerson, J. (2025, August 05). Robert E. Lee. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Vannerson, Julian. "Robert E. Lee." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 05, 2025. .
### MLA
Vannerson, Julian. "Robert E. Lee." *World History Encyclopedia*, 05 Aug 2025, .
## License & Copyright
The public domain content above is from the [Library of Congress](http://www.loc.gov/). You can copy it freely. [Original image](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018666540/) by [**Julian Vannerson**](https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2018666540/). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 05 August 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.