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James Bowie was one of the defenders of the Alamo Mission while it was attacked by a large Mexican force. He was killed there along with all the Texas patriots that were there.

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What is James bowie nickname?

James Bowie was a rebelious and adventerous fighter at the Alamo. But, a few days into the seige, he became fataly ill and had to pass command over to William B. Travis. more: He was from Kentucky, and although he was famous for, and made famous the Bowie knife, his brother was the one who actually invented it.


Why did James Bowie come to Texas?

James Bowie went to Texas because he wanted to smuggle slaves!


Where did Jim bowie die?

Jim Bowie was a Texas land developer. He also designed an extremely useful large multipurpose knife. The tip could serve for close work while the rear part performed heavy duty tasks. He was one of 80 Texans at the Alamo fortress in San Antonio, Texas. General Santa Anna, invaded Texas with 10,000 men and set up a siege of the Alamo. The men in the Alamo used the Mexicans for target practice. Finally the siege won and Santa Anna conquered the Alamo. (When Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna's army of 3,000 men and conquered it, the battle cry was, "Remember the Alamo." They remembered their brave heroes who died there including Jim Bowie)


Where did Jim Bowie attend college?

He didn't attend college. Most people in his time didn't. He was a frontier man, an army officer, and leader. He died at the Alamo


Who was William B Travis?

William B. Travis was a Texas lawyer and soldier who played a significant role in the Texas Revolution. He is best known for his leadership at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where he commanded the Texan forces against the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. Travis is remembered for his famous letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," in which he vowed to never surrender and to fight to the death for Texas independence.

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When did Jim Bowie get to the Alamo?

James bowie arrived at the Alamo in January of 1836


Who was James bowie during the Alamo?

James Bowie went to Texas because he wanted to smuggle slaves!


What did James bowie?

He represented Alamo


What was James bowie's career?

he fought in the Alamo


Who was the defender of the Alamo?

William Travis and James Bowie shared the command.


Did James bowie take the bowie knife to the Battle of the Alamo?

yes


Where did James bowie die in the Alamo?

in his cot


Who fought from his sickbed in the battle of Alamo?

James Bowie.


Who died in his bed at the Battle of the Alamo?

James Bowie.


How did James bowie die?

he was shot when bedridden at the Alamo


What did James bowie get sick of?

James Bowie died of typhoid pneumonia and was sick in bed during the battle of the Alamo.


Why is James Bowie important to Texas historywhat did James bowie do?

He played a role in the Texas revolution and he died at the Alamo.