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Edward Burleson

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American politician (1798-1851)

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Edward Burleson was the third vice president of the Republic of Texas. After Texas was annexed to the United States, he served in the State Senate. Prior to his government service in Texas, he was a commander of Texian Army forces during the Texas Revolution.

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Edward Burleson was the third vice president of the Republic of Texas. After Texas was annexed to the United States, he served in the State Senate. Prior to his government service in Texas, he was a commander of Texian Army forces during the Texas Revolution. Before moving to Texas, he served in militias in Alabama, Missouri, and Tennessee, and fought in the War of 1812. Burleson was the soldier who was given Santa Anna's sword when he surrendered. He died in Austin, Texas in December 1851.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1798 to 1851 · aged 53
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