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1793 – 1863Sam Houston (1793-1863)Died 26 July 1863, aged 70Houston commanded Texan forces to victory over Mexico at the Battle of San Jacinto and served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas. He later served as a US Senator and Governor of Texas, and was removed from office for refusing to support secession.