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Battle of San Jacinto: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date April 21, 1836
Location Houston • Texas • United States
Participants Mexico • Texas
Context Texas Revolution

Photos

Battle of San Jacinto
San Jacinto Monument
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Timeline

Alamo
Battle of the Alamo
February 23, 1836 - March 6, 1836
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of San Jacinto
April 21, 1836

Key People

Sam Houston
Sam Houston
president of Republic of Texas
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Antonio López de Santa Anna
president of Mexico
Seguín, Juan
Juan Seguín
Tejano revolutionary and politician

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