Erasmo Seguín, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erasmo Seguín

served as head postmaster of San Antonio, Texas

Date of Birth: 26-May-1782

Place of Birth: San Antonio, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 30-Oct-1857

Profession: politician, postmaster

Nationality: United States, Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Juan Jose Maria Erasmo Seguin (May 26, 1782 – October 30, 1857) was a prominent citizen and politician in San Antonio de Bexar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, USA) in the 19th century.
From 1807 until 1835, Seguin served as head postmaster of San Antonio, Texas.
After Mexico achieved independence from Spain, Seguín was named the sole representative from Texas to the constitutional convention.
He helped to draft the Constitution of 1824 and was a major influence in the addition of a general colonization provision.
Seguín assisted Stephen F.
Austin in choosing land for the first colony of American settlers to immigrate to Texas.
He later supported the Texas Revolution, providing political as well as material support.