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Stephen F. Austin
American empresario (1793–1836)
"Stephen Austin" redirects here. For other people, see Stephen Austin (disambiguation).
Stephen F. Austin | |
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A posthumous portrait from 1840 | |
| In office October 22, 1836 – December 27, 1836 | |
| President | Sam Houston |
| Preceded by | William Houston Jack |
| Succeeded by | James Pinckney Henderson |
| Born | Stephen Fuller Austin November 3, 1793 Wythe County, Virginia, United States (present-day Austinville, Virginia) |
| Died | December 27, 1836(1836-12-27) (aged 43) West Columbia, Brazoria County, Republic of Texas |
| Nationality | American, Spanish, Mexican, Texian |
| Relations | |
| Parent(s) | Moses Austin, Mary Brown Austin |
| Occupation | Politician, empresario |
| Known for | Being the "Father of Texas" |
Stephen Fuller Austin (November 3, 1793 – December 27, 1836) was an American-born empresario.
Known as the "Father of Texas" and the founder of Anglo Texas,[1][2] he led the se