Rafael Gonzáles
Rafael Gonzáles | |
|---|---|
Víctor Blanco | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1789 San Antonio, Spanish Texas, New Spain |
| Died | 1857 (aged 67–68) San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Profession | Military leader and Political |
Rafael Gonzáles (1789–1857) was a
Tejano military leader and Governor of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas
from 1824 to 1826.
Early life
Gonzáles was born in
Alferez, and two years later he earned the title of First Alferez.[1]
Career
On June 3, 1814, Gonzáles got the degree of Second
captain
.
On July 3, 1821, Gonzáles participated in the
Coahuila and Texas.[1][3] In that year, Gonzales granted each Shawnee family who settled in Texas a square mile of land in the south bank of Red River.[4]
He was governor of Coahuila and Texas until March 15, 1826, when he was replaced by
Victor Blanco.[1][3] In 1834 Gonzales was appointed secretary of Coahuila and Texas. He died in 1857.[1]
Legacy
The town of Gonzales, Texas was named to honor his bravery.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Handbook of Texas Online: Gonzales, Rafael". Handbook of Texas Online. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-292-77651-7.
- ^ a b "Pre-Republic Governors of Texas". Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ISBN 978-1-60344-612-9.
- ^ "Come and Take It". Gonzales Texas Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2012.