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Mirabeau B. Lamar
American politician (1798–1859)
Mirabeau B. Lamar | |
|---|---|
| In office December 10, 1838 – December 13, 1841 | |
| Vice President | David G. Burnet |
| Preceded by | Sam Houston |
| Succeeded by | Sam Houston |
| In office October 22, 1836 – December 10, 1838 | |
| President | Sam Houston |
| Preceded by | Lorenzo de Zavala (interim) |
| Succeeded by | David G. Burnet |
| In office February 8, 1858 – May 20, 1859 | |
| President | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | John H. Wheeler |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Dimitry |
| In office September 14, 1858 – May 20, 1859 | |
| President | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | Solon Borland |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Dimitry |
| Born | (1798-08-16)August 16, 1798 Louisville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1859(1859-12-19) (aged 61) Richmond, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Morton Cemetery, Richmond, Texas 29°35′09″N95°45′48″W / 29.5858°N 95.7633°W / 29.5858; -95.7633 |
| Nationality | American, Texian |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | T
Texas OriginalsMirabeau B. LamarAugust 16, 1798–December 19, 1859 Poet, politician, and historian, Mirabeau B. Lamar is claimed by Texas, although he was a Georgia native and lived there for three decades. Lamar served in the Georgia state senate and made two unsuccessful bids for Congress. In 1835, he followed his friend James Fannin to the Mexican province of Texas, where he fought in the war for independence from Mexico. In 1838, Lamar became the second President of the Republic of Texas, inheriting a nation beset by problems that included a bankrupt treasury. Undaunted, Lamar promoted his vision of Texas as a prosperous, sprawling empire. Less admirably, his vision included the practice of slavery and excluded the presence of Native Americans. Lamar forced the Cherokees out of Texas and waged a costly war against the Comanche. Many of Lamar's grandest projects failed and he vastly overspent public funds, but he is celebrated for having persuaded Congress to set aside public lands to fund Texas schools and universities—earning him the title "Father of Texas Education.
Thunder Beyond the Brazos: A Biography of Mirabeau B. Lamar (Paperback)By Jr. Ramsay, Jack C. $22.95 Usually Ships in 1-5 Days DescriptionMirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was a Texas politician, poet, diplomat and soldier, was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was the second President of the Republic of Texas preceded by David G. Burnet who was interim President and Sam Houston, who was the first elected President. For two acts of bravery under fire, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar received a field commission in the Texas army only a few days before the Battle of Jan Jacinto. General Sam Houston issued the commission for the young blue-eyed Georgian. In a twist of fate and irony, the two men were to become the bitterest of political enemies during the days of the Republic of Texas. Copyright ©mudmind.pages.dev 2025 |