Sam Houston
American statesman, politician, and soldier (1793-1863)
1793 — 1863
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Profession
American statesman, politician, and soldier (1793-1863)
Born
March 2, 1793
Died
1863 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, lawyer
Republic of TexasBorn in Rockbridge CountyDied in Huntsville
1793
Born in Rockbridge County (1793-03-02)
1823
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1823–1827)
1827
PositionGovernor of Tennessee (1827–1829)
1836
PositionPresident of the Republic of Texas (1836–1838)
1841
PositionPresident of the Republic of Texas (1841–1844)
1846
PositionAbout
Samuel Houston 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. He also served as the sixth governor of Tennessee and the seventh governor of Texas. Houston is the only individual to be elected governor of two different US states.
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Who is Sam Houston?+
Samuel Houston 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. He also served as the sixth governor
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Houston born?+
Sam Houston was born on March 2, 1793.
When did Sam Houston die?+
Sam Houston died in 1863, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — March 2, 1793
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Legend.
— anon
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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