José Antonio Navarro
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For the boxer, see José Navarro (boxer).
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.
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Born | February 27, 1795 San Antonio de Béxar, Spanish Texas, Viceroyalty of New Spain |
Died | January 13, 1871 (aged 75) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality | Spanish (1795–1821) Mexican (1821–1836) Tejano (1836–1848) American (1848–1871) |
Spouse | Margarita de la Garza |
Profession | Statesman, revolutionary and merchant |
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Navarro County, Texas, established in 1846, is named in his honor, as is the small town of Navarro, Texas.[1]