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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › President_of_the_RepublicPresident of the Republic of Texas - Wikipedia

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   The president of the Republic of Texas (Spanish: Presidente de la República de Tejas) was the head of state and head of government while Texas was an independent republic between 1836 and 1845. The president served as the commander-in-chief of the Texas Military Forces.

   • Early Spanish explorations: 1519-1543
   • Mexican Texas: 1821-1836

   • French Texas: 1684-1689
   • Spanish Texas: 1690-1821

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3. www.tsl.texas.gov › ref › abouttxPresidents and Vice Presidents of the Republic of Texas, 1836 ...

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   Jan 17, 2013 · Presidents. David G. Burnet. Mar. 16, 1836 - Oct. 22, 1836. Sam Houston. Oct. 22, 1836 - Dec. 10, 1838. Mirabeau B. Lamar. Dec. 10, 1838 - Dec. 13, 1841. Sam Houston. Dec. 13, 1841 - Dec. 9, 1844. Anson Jones. Dec. 9, 1844 - Feb. 19, 1846. Vice Presidents. Lorenzo de Zavala. Mar. 16, 1836 - Oct. 17, 1836. Mirabeau B. Lamar.

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Sam-HoustonSam Houston | Biography, Texas, Alamo, President, & Facts

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   May 13, 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.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Republic_of_TexasRepublic of Texas - Wikipedia

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   Detail of a map showing the Republic of Texas by William Home Lizars, 1836 Map of the Republic of Texas by Thomas Gamaliel Bradford, 1838 Map of the Republic of Texas and the Adjacent Territories by C.F. Cheffins, 1841. Sam Houston was elected as the new President of the Republic of Texas on September 5, 1836.

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   Who was the president of Texas in 1836?

   • The president served as the commander-in-chief of the Texas Military Forces. The Republic of Texas was formed in 1836. In the midst of the Texas Revolution, Texan settlers elected delegates to the Convention of 1836, which issued the Texas Declaration of Independence and elected David G. Burnet as interim president of the new country.

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   What does the president of the Republic of Texas say?

   • "I, A. B., President of the Republic of Texas, do solemnly and sincerely swear [or affirm, as the case may be] that I will faithfully execute the duties of my office, and to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Republic."

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   What were the responsibilities of the president of Texas?

   • The authority and responsibilities of the president were similar to that of the president of the United States: to serve the people of Texas, and to serve as the head of the military and the state. These were detailed in the Constitution of the Republic of Texas of 1836.

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   When did Sam Houston become president?

   • On September 5, 1836, Sam Houston is elected as president of the Republic of Texas, which earned its independence from Mexico in a successful military rebellion. Born in Virginia in 1793, Houston moved with his family to rural Tennessee after his father’s death; as a teenager, he ran away and lived for several years with the Cherokee tribe.

   Sam Houston elected as president of Texas - HISTORY

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7. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › sam-houstonSam Houston elected as president of Texas - HISTORY

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   Sep 22, 2010 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sam Houston, who led the Texas army to victory over Mexico and became the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. Find out how he helped Texas join the United States and served as its governor during the Civil War.

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8. www.tshaonline.org › entries › republic-of-texasRepublic of Texas - TSHA

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   Aug 25, 2023 · During the period of the republic, the population of Texas increased about 7,000 per year, primarily from immigration. By 1847 the White population, including Mexican immigrants, had risen to 102,961, and the number of slaves to 38,753. The growth was due largely to liberal land policies and expanding opportunities.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sam_HoustonSam Houston - Wikipedia

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   Sam Houston. 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.