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| − | '''James "Jim" Bowie''' (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century American frontiersman. He was technically a Texan-Mexican-American, | + | '''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]]. | ||
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* [[Daniel Boone]] | * [[Daniel Boone]] | ||
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[[Category:United States History Figures]] | [[Category:United States History Figures]] | ||
[[Category:Folk Heroes]] | [[Category:Folk Heroes]] | ||
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[[Category:Veterans]] | [[Category:Veterans]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:50, January 7, 2020
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.