Edward Burleson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Burleson

American politician

Date of Birth: 15-Dec-1798

Place of Birth: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 26-Dec-1851

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Edward Burleson (December 15, 1798 – December 26, 1851) 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 that was given Santa Anna's sword when he surrendered.