William B. Travis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William B. Travis

Alamo defender

Date of Birth: 01-Aug-1809

Place of Birth: Saluda County, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 06-Mar-1836

Profession: lawyer, military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Barret "Buck" Travis (August 1, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier.
At the age of 26, he was a lieutenant colonel in the Texas Army.
He died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution.
Travis County and Travis Park were named after him for being the commander of the Republic of Texas at the Battle of the Alamo.