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Battle of the Alamo: Quick Facts

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Alamo excavation uncovers 2 more cannonballs from 1836 battle • Oct. 29, 2026, 10:45 AM ET (San Antonio Express-News)

Facts

Date February 23, 1836 - March 6, 1836
Location San Antonio • United States
Participants Mexico • Texas
Context Texas Revolution

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

Key People

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William B. Travis
United States military officer
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Antonio López de Santa Anna
president of Mexico
Seguín, Juan
Juan Seguín
Tejano revolutionary and politician
Crockett, Davy
Davy Crockett
American frontiersman and politician
Jim Bowie, portrait by an unknown artist; in the Capitol Building, Austin, Texas
James Bowie
American soldier

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