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He was a hero of the Revolutionary Texans, a shrewd and popular politician and a recognized Founding Father with proven abilities and strong contacts with the United States.

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Who was elected president of Texans in 1836?

who was elected president of texans in1836


Who was elected president of Texas in 1836?

Sam Houston


Who was elected Texas first president?

Sam Houston


Who was second elected for office of president after Sam Houston?

Mirabeau B. Lamar


Who was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836?

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When did Sam Houston become president?

Sam Houston became president on October 22,1836.


What were Sam Houston's goals as a president?

Sam Houston was not a president of the united states


The first president of the Republic of Texas was?

The first Republic of Texas president was Sam Houston.


Who was elected governor of two different states?

Sam Houston -- First Governor of Tennessee, then President of Texas, then Governor of Texas


When was Sam Houston president of Texas?

Sam Houston was the first president of Texas after it won independence for Mexico.


Who is the president of Sam Houston University?

Dana L. Gibson is the current president of Sam Houston State University.


Was Sam Houston one of the Texas president?

Yes , Sam Houston was both the first and the third President of the Republic of Texas .