George Washington Custis Lee

George Washington Custis Lee (also known as Custis Lee) (September 16, 1832 – February 18, 1913) was the eldest son of Robert E. Lee. From 1850-1854 he attended West Point, graduating first in his class. His father was the superintendent at the time of his graduation. During the American Civil War he was an aide-de-camp to Confederate president Jefferson Davis and a Confederate general in the defenses of Richmond. Upon the death of his father, he served as the ninth president of Washington and Lee University between 1871 and 1897.

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September 16 - 1832 - February 18 - 1913 - Robert E. Lee - 1850 - 1854 - West Point - Superintendent - American Civil War - Aide-de-camp - Confederate - Jefferson Davis - General - Richmond - Washington and Lee University - 1871 - 1897

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