Jim Bowie

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James Bowie (1796 - March 6, 1836), better known as Jim Bowie, was a 19th century pioneer and soldier who took a prominent part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo. He was born in Kentucky, and spent most of his life in Louisiana before moving to Texas and joining in the revolution.

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1796 - March 6 - 1836 - 19th century - Pioneer - Soldier - Texas Revolution - Battle of the Alamo - Kentucky - Louisiana - Texas

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Bowie is also known for the style of knife he carried, which came to be known as the "Bowie knife". Stories of his frontier spirit has made him one of the most colorful folk heroes of Texas history.

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Bowie knife - Frontier - Texas history

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