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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.


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


Why did James Bowie come to Texas?

James Bowie came to Texas in the early 19th century as part of the growing American colonization of the region. He was attracted by the promise of cheap land and economic opportunities in the Mexican-controlled territory. Bowie also became involved in the Texas Revolution due to his support for the Texan independence movement and his desire to fight for the rights of American settlers in the region.


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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