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A Virginia native son, Sam Houston was the Commander-in-Chief of the Texas army for independence. He won independence from Mexico after the battle of “San Jacinto” in April of 1836. He became president of the Republic of Texas from 1836 – 1838 and 1841 – 1844. He was also governor of the new state of Texas from 1859 – 1861.
