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[[Image:Jim Bowie.jpg|200px|right]]
[[Image:Jim Bowie.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Jim Bowie, one of the defenders of the Alamo]]
'''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]].