Mirabeau B. Lamar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mirabeau B. Lamar

American politician

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1798

Place of Birth: Louisville, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 19-Dec-1859

Profession: politician, diplomat, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (August 16, 1798 – December 19, 1859) was an attorney born in Georgia, who became a Texas politician, poet, diplomat, and soldier.
He was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era.
He was elected as the second President of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston.
He was known for waging war against bands of Cherokee and Comanche peoples to push them out of Texas, and for establishing a fund to support public education.