COMMANDER // 1793–1863
Sam Houston
first lieutenantUnited States1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1793 – 1863
Active service 1836 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 43.
Profile
Samuel Houston was an American military general and statesman who played a prominent role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate. He also served as the sixth governor of Tennessee and the seventh governor of Texas. Houston is the only individual to be elected governor of two different US states.
Battles (1)
1836
Battle of San JacintoTexas Revolution · Republic of Texas