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Robert D. Lilley

1836 – 1886

Confederate Army general

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About Robert D. Lilley

Lived 1836 – 1886 (aged 50). Robert D. Lilley was an American.

Lilley (top row, fourth from left) with Robert E. Lee and Confederate officers, 1869. Robert Doak Lilley (January 28, 1836 – November 12, 1886) was a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War. He surrendered in April 1865 and was paroled at Staunton, Virginia on May 23.

Later life and career

In 1869 he became a financial agent at his alma mater, Washington College, renamed Washington and Lee College during his time there.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Washington and Lee University
Also known as
Robert Doak Lilley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Robert D. Lilley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert D. Lilley?

Confederate Army general (1836–1886)

When was Robert D. Lilley born?

Robert D. Lilley was born on 25 January 1836 in Greenville.

When did Robert D. Lilley die?

Robert D. Lilley died on 12 November 1886 in Richmond.

What nationality was Robert D. Lilley?

Robert D. Lilley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert D. Lilley

· Wikidata: Q7343316

· DBpedia: Robert D. Lilley (general)

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