Title

Stephen Fuller Austin was an American-born empresario

Caption

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, he led the second and, ultimately, the successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families and their slaves from the United States to the Tejanos region in 1825

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP24A00_431

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117,2Mb (2,9Mb) / 17,9in x 25,5in / 5355 x 7653 (300dpi)

Keywords

Stephen Fuller Austin American-born empresario Father of Texas founder Anglo Texas colonization families slaves United States Tejanos region 19th century slavery USA

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