James Bowie

James Bowie was born on March 10th, 1796 in Kentucky, and died March 6th, 1836. He was an american soldier and fought for the independence of Texas at the Alamo in 1836. It was during this battle that he died. He's famous for being a hero, he fought in many battles while he was alive. The "Bowie Knife" became famous On September 19th, 1827, when he stabbed an opponent with a large knife.

  

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References: http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/TexasIndependence/p/Biography-Of-Jim-Bowie.htm 
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                   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bowie