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COMMANDER // 1785–1862

Chief Placido

2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1785 – 1862

17901800181018201830184018501860Texas–Indian Wars · 1820-1882Battle of the Neches — January 1, 1839 · Republic of Texas · Texas–Indian WarsBattle of Plum Creek — August 12, 1840 · Republic of Texas · Texas–Indian Wars

Active service 1839–1840 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 54.

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Plácido was a major Chief of the Tonkawa people in Texas during the Spanish and Mexican rule, the Republic of Texas era, and with Texas as part of the United States.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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