Thomas Jefferson Rusk Senator

Thomas Jefferson Rusk (December 5, 1803 – July 29, 1857) was an early political and military leader of the Republic of Texas, serving as its first Secretary of War as well as a general at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was later a US politician and served as a Senator from Texas from 1846 until his suicide. He served as the President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1857.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 05, 1803
Birth place	Pendleton South Carolina , United States
Date of death	July 29, 1857
Place of death	Nacogdoches Texas , United States
Profession	Lawyer , Judge , Politician