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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee

William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
Artist
Vannerson & Jones
Sitter
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, 31 May 1837 - 15 Oct 1891
Date
c. 1864
Type
Photograph
Medium
Albumen silver print on paper
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 9.1 x 5.4cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/8")
Mount: 10.1 x 6.1cm (4 x 2 3/8")
Topic
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Mustache
Personal Attribute\Facial Hair\Beard
Costume\Dress Accessory\Button\Brass
Photographic format\Carte-de-visite
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee: Male
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Confederate Army
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Virginia
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee: Politics and Government\State Senator\Virginia
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.2004.49
Exhibition Label
Born Arlington,, Virginia
The second son of Robert E. Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh Lee was called “Rooney” to avoid confusion with his cousin Fitzhugh Lee of Clermont in Fairfax County. The cousins were both distinguished cavalry officers in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by Rooney’s father. Rooney rose to the rank of major general and was regarded highly by his superiors. Captured in mid-1863, he was released early the next year. At the close of the war he was second in command of the cavalry, behind his cousin Fitzhugh, and surrendered with his father at Appomattox.
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view