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Samuel Houston (/ ˈhjuːstən / ⓘ, HEW-stən; March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was an American general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate.
9 Νοε 2009 · Sam Houston was a Virginia-born lawyer, soldier and politician who gained enduring fame as a leader of the Texas Revolution.
26 Σεπ 2024 · Sam Houston, American lawyer and politician, a leader in the Texas Revolution (1834–36). He later served as president (1836–38; 1841–44) of the Republic of Texas and was influential in Texas’s becoming a U.S. state in 1845. The city of Houston is named in his honor.
15 Μαΐ 2019 · Sam Houston (March 2, 1793–July 26, 1863) was an American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. As commander of the forces fighting for Texas’ independence, he routed the Mexican troops at the Battle of San Jacinto, which essentially won the struggle.
Explore the history of the commander of the Texas army, Sam Houston. Learn about Sam Houston's role at the Battle of San Jacinto and the Texas Revolution.
9 Νοε 2020 · Sam Houston, one of the most illustrious political figures of Texas, was born on March 2, 1793, the fifth child (and fifth son) of Samuel and Elizabeth (Paxton) Houston, on their plantation in sight of Timber Ridge Church, Rockbridge County, Virginia.
As one of the most important and colorful figures in the early history of Texas, Sam Houston seemed to embody the state's bigness and independent spirit. A tall, friendly man who was both flashy and courageous, Houston was devoted both to Texas and to the United States as a whole.
Samuel Houston (March 2, 1793 – July 26, 1863) was a nineteenth century American statesman, politician, and soldier. The Virginia -born Houston was a key figure in the history of Texas, including periods as President of the Republic of Texas, Senator for Texas after it joined the Union, and finally as governor.
Sam Houston had arrived in Texas, almost thirty years prior, in 1832. The former congressman and governor of Tennessee's new cause was Texas independence. He led the army that defeated Mexican General Santa Anna at San Jacinto—an achievement that secured his place in Texas history.
18 Μαΐ 2018 · Samuel Houston (1793-1863), American statesman and soldier, was the person most responsible for bringing Texas into the Union. Sam Houston's life was controversial and colorful. It exemplified the opportunities that existed on the American frontier: he rose from humble origins to become governor of two states and to represent both in Congress.
