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Agapito De Leon

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Agapito De Leon

Birth
Death
1836 (aged 27–28)
Burial
Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry "Mustang" Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence.
Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry "Mustang" Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence.


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