James Fannin
American military officer, planter and slave trader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Walker Fannin Jr. (January 1, 1804– March 27, 1836) was an American military officer, planter and slave trader 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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Birth name | James Walker Fannin Jr. |
Born | January 1, 1804 Georgia, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 1836 (aged 32) Fort Defiance, Republic of Texas |
Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
Service/ | Texian Army |
Years of service | 1834–1836 |
Rank | Colonel |
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