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James Fannin

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Lifespan

1804 – 1836

1805181018151820182518301835Texas Revolution · 1835-1836Battle of Concepción — October 28, 1835 · Texian · Texas RevolutionBattle of Goliad — October 10, 1835 · Texian Rebels · Texas RevolutionBattle of Coleto — January 1, 1836 · Republic of Texas · Texas Revolution

Active service 1835–1836 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 31.

Profile

James Walker Fannin Jr. was an American military officer and planter who served in the Texian Army during the Texas Revolution. After being outnumbered and surrendering to the Mexican Army at the Battle of Coleto Creek, Fannin and his fellow prisoners of war were massacred soon afterward at Goliad, Texas, under Antonio López de Santa Anna's orders. He was memorialized in several place names, including a military training camp and a major city street in Houston.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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