José Antonio Navarro

José Antonio Navarro (February 27, 1795 January 13, 1871) was a Texas statesman, revolutionary, rancher, and merchant. The son of Ángel Navarro and Josefa María Ruiz y Peña, he was born into a distinguished noble family at San Antonio de Béxar in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (now the American city of San Antonio, Texas). His uncle was José Francisco Ruiz and his brother-in-law was Juan Martín de Veramendi.

José Antonio Navarro
Personal details
BornFebruary 27, 1795
San Antonio de Béxar, Spanish Texas, Viceroyalty of New Spain
DiedJanuary 13, 1871 (aged 75)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Nationality Spanish (1795–1821)
Mexican (1821–1836)
Tejano (1836–1848)
American (1848–1871)
SpouseMargarita de la Garza
ProfessionStatesman, revolutionary and merchant

Navarro County, Texas, established in 1846, is named in his honor, as is the small town of Navarro, Texas.

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