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Lorenzo
de Zavala
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(1788-1836) The
New Handbook of Texas
Online--
Informative article on Zavala's life
and importance in history. The
Lorenzo de Zavala
Flag--
A short description of a flag whose
design is attributed to Zavala with
some biographical
information. The
Texas Declaration of Independence (May
2, 1836)--
Zavala signed this document. Lorenzo
de Zavala--
A brief biography of Zavala. Includes a
portrait. 1. Raymond
Estep, The Life of Lorenzo de Zavala
(Ph.D. dissertation, University of Texas,
1942). 2. Raymond
Estep, "Lorenzo de Zavala and the Texas
Revolution," Southwestern Historical
Quarterly 57 (January 1954). 3.
Margaret Swett Henson, Lorenzo de Zavala
(Fort Worth: Texas Christian University
Press, 1996).
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Historical
Significance: Lorenzo de Zavala played a
significant role in the Texas War of Independence
and served as the new Republic's first Vice
President. Prior to his involvement in Texas, he
served as a strong voice for democracy in Mexico
both before and after that nation's freedom from
the Spanish Empire. de Zavala was the
first Vice-President of the new Republic of
Texas Date of
Birth: October 3, 1788 Date of
Death: November 15, 1896 Occupation:
Newspaper publisher, diplomat,
politician Books
by and about Lorenzo de Zavala:
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