sep 29, 1686 - Jose de Escandon
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He was a Spanish Military Leader. and was the first governor of Nuevo Santander (it is now northeastern Mexico and Southern Texas). He founded many towns and missions in Northern Mexico and Southern Texas. He founded many towns and missions in the Spanish colony, primarily along the Rio Grande. He did a lot to help establish settlements in South Texas.He was born May 19, 1700. He is also known as The Father of South Texas.
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Date:
sep 29, 1686
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~ 339 years ago