Mirabeau B. Lamar Politician

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (August 16, 1798 – December 19, 1859) was a Texas politician, poet, diplomat and soldier who was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was the third President of the Republic of Texas after David G. Burnet (1836 as ad-interim president) and Sam Houston.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 16, 1798
Birth place	Georgia (U.S. state) , Louisville Georgia
Nationality	Republic of Texas United States
Date of death	December 19, 1859
Place of death	Texas , Richmond Texas
Resting place	Texas , Richmond Texas