Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and later served as governor of Texas. He was elected governor in 1859 and took office on December 21 of that year. He served until 1861 when he was removed from office for refusing to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy. Houston's political career was marked by his significant role in Texas history during its fight for independence and statehood.
He was forced out of office as the Governor of Texas.
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Yes , Sam Houston was both the first and the third President of the Republic of Texas .
Sam Houston served as Governor of Tennessee October 1, 1827 - April 16, 1829. He served as Governor of Texas December 21, 1859 - March 28, 1861.
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Edward Clark who was Houston's Lieutenant Governor.
Sam Houston's mother was Elizabeth Paxton, and his father was Major Samuel Houston. Sam Houston was the 7th Governor of Texas, serving from December of 1859 to March of 1861. Before becoming governor, he was a US Senator from Texas.
Texas was becoming part of the Confederacy, and Houston did not favor that.
Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas in 1836 and later served as governor of Texas. He was elected governor in 1859 and took office on December 21 of that year. He served until 1861 when he was removed from office for refusing to pledge allegiance to the Confederacy. Houston's political career was marked by his significant role in Texas history during its fight for independence and statehood.
Sam Houston -- First Governor of Tennessee, then President of Texas, then Governor of Texas
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He commanded the Texas Army and was the Governor of Tennessee.
He became the Governor in 1859.