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Facts

Also Known As Samuel Houston • Black Raven
Born March 2, 1793 • Virginia
Died July 26, 1863 (aged 70) • Huntsville • Texas
Title / Office governor (1859-1861), Texas • United States Senate (1846-1859), United States • president (1841-1844), Texas • president (1836-1838), Texas • governor (1827-1829), Tennessee • House of Representatives (1823-1827), United States
Role In Battle of San Jacinto • Texas Revolution

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