Austin often played the role of spokesperson with the Mexican government, sometimes on behalf of colonists who were not part of his settlement. He served as their advocate, even when he disagreed with their opinions. For example, he negotiated for permission to continue slavery in the province of Texas after it was banned by Mexican law. He also served a year in prison for promoting independence for the Texans.
Stephen Austin was the first American impresario to bring settlers to Texas. He was loyal the the Mexican government until Santa Anna voided the Mexican Constitution and pronounced himself dictator.
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin and his father Moses Austin. Moses died before he could establish it so his son finished it for him
Mexico
california
he served as there advocate even when he disagreed on their opinions
he served as there advocate even when he disagreed on their opinions
austin
Austin often played the role of spokesperson with the Mexican government, sometimes on behalf of colonists who were not part of his settlement. He served as their advocate, even when he disagreed with their opinions. For example, he negotiated for permission to continue slavery in the province of Texas after it was banned by Mexican law. He also served a year in prison for promoting independence for the Texans.
The Texas territory
The Empresarios like Stephen Austin.
I think the answer you are looking for is Stephen F. Austin.
Stephen Austin was the first American impresario to bring settlers to Texas. He was loyal the the Mexican government until Santa Anna voided the Mexican Constitution and pronounced himself dictator.
Stephen Austin
Moses Austin
Stephen Austin
Moses Austin