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Manuel Lorenzo Justiniano de Zavala y Sánchez (October 3, 1788 – November 15, 1836), known simply as Lorenzo de Zavala, was a Mexican and later Tejano physician, politician, diplomat and author. [ 1 ] Born in Yucatán under Spanish rule, he was closely involved in drafting the constitution for the First Federal Republic of Mexico in 1824 ...
The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building in downtown Austin, which houses the headquarters of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) refers to the state government agency in the state of Texas that supports the reading, learning, and historical preservation needs of Texas and its people.
The building is named in honor of Lorenzo de Zavala, a statesman in Texas history. Built in 1959 and inaugurated in 1961, [ 3 ] the building houses the headquarters of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission , and is located east of and adjacent to the Texas State Capitol , and made of the same pink granite as the capitol building. [ 4 ] (
Saving the Alamo Long Barrack Fortress. Adina Emilia De Zavala (November 28, 1861 – March 1, 1955) was an American teacher, historian and preservationist of Texas history. Her efforts led to saving the Alamo Long Barrack Fortress for future generations. She was born to Augustine De Zavala (originally de Zavala), [ 1] son of Lorenzo de Zavala ...
Lorenzo de Zavala was a former governor of the State of Mexico., [16] and Jose Antonio Navarro had served in the Mexican legislature. [11] Potter, Childress, Richard Ellis and Samuel Price Carson each had significant political experience in the United States. [17]
Zavalla is a city in Angelina County, Texas, United States. The population was 603 at the 2020 census. [4] The town is named for Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican rancher, politician, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence who served as the first Vice-President of the Republic of Texas. Its city limits stretch several miles south of ...
Zavala Flag This flag was the first official flag of the Republic of Texas designed by Texas Constitutional delegate, Lorenzo de Zavala , being in use as early as March 1836 which would have been the last official flag of the Texian Army.
Embrace of Acatempan. The embrace of Acatempan ( Spanish: Abrazo de Acatempan) refers to an event in Mexican history in which Agustín de Iturbide, commander-in-chief of the military of southern New Spain, and Vicente Guerrero, leader of the forces fighting for Mexican Independence, participated. This event took place on February 10, 1821.