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Stephen Austin is known as the "Father of Texas" for his significant role in the early colonization of the region. In the 1820s, he led the first successful settlement of American families in Texas, which was then a part of Mexico. Austin negotiated with the Mexican government to secure land grants for settlers, promoting agricultural development and increasing the population in Texas. His efforts laid the groundwork for Texas's eventual independence from Mexico.

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