| − | '''James "Jim" Bowie''' (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century American frontiersman. He was technically a Texan-Mexican-American, since at the time of his death, Texas was still an independent Republic, and though being born in [[Kentucky]], he was officially American; he was proud to say he was Texan. Bowie was also a Mexican citizen by marriage. | + | '''James "Jim" Bowie''' (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century [[American]] frontiersman. He was technically a Texan-Mexican-American since, at the time of his death, [[Texas]] was still an independent Republic, and though being born in [[Kentucky]], he was officially American; he was proud to say he was Texan. Bowie was also a Mexican citizen by marriage. |
| | He is famous for his role in the [[Texas War of Independence]], and also recognized for his invention of the [[Bowie knife]]. | | He is famous for his role in the [[Texas War of Independence]], and also recognized for his invention of the [[Bowie knife]]. |