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Lorenzo de Zavala (1788-1836)

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	The World Biography Website Lorenzo de Zavala (1788-1836) Lorenzo de Zavala played a significant role in the Texas War of Independence and served as the new Republic's first Vice President. Prior to his involvement in Texas, he served as a strong voice for democracy in Mexico both before and after that nation's freedom from the Spanish Empire. Links   The New Handbook of Texas Online-- Informative article on Zavala's life and importance in history. The Lorenzo de Zavala Flag-- A short description of a flag whose design is attributed to Zavala with some biographical information. The Texas Declaration of Independence (May 2, 1836)-- Zavala signed this document. Lorenzo de Zavala-- A brief biography of Zavala. Includes a portrait. Print Sources 1. Raymond Estep, The Life of Lorenzo de Zavala (Ph.D. dissertation, University of Texas, 1942). 2. Raymond Estep, "Lorenzo de Zavala and the Texas Revolution," Southwestern Historical Quarterly 57 (January 1954). 3. Margaret Swett Henson, Lorenzo de Zavala (Fort Worth: Texas Christian University Press, 1996).   Copyright © 1998-2006 Roger A. Lee and History Guy Media; Last Modified: 11.18.06 . Contact the webmaster	Please cite this source when appropriate: Lee, R. "World Biography: Lorenzo de Zavala (1788-1836)" http://www.worldbiography.net/de_zavala_lorenzo.html Biofiles -Biography pages of people who impacted the United States and American history. President Gerald R. Ford--the 38th President of the United States--New General George Patton--Famed American army general of World War Two--New The Rolling Stones--Famous British rock band known as "The World's Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band."--New Ariel Sharon-Israeli military leader and Prime Minister.--New General Robert E. Lee-- The commanding general for the South in the American Civil War.--New Cindy Sheehan--The mother of Casey Sheehan. Her son's death led her to begin an anti-war demonstration outside of President Bush's ranch in the summer of 2005. Casey Sheehan--U.S. Army soldier who died in the Iraq War. His death caused his mother, Cindy Sheehan, to launch an anti-war demonstration which gained nation-wide attention. Tom DeLay--House Majority Leader and conservative Republican. Currently under indictment in Texas and, for now, the former Majority Leader. The Reverend Billy Graham--Religious cultural icon and spiritual advisor to every American president since Dwight Eisenhower. Britney Spears- Pop music icon, singer, actress, and star. Johnny Cochran--American attorney who gained fame representing O.J. Simpson in his infamous 1995 trial. John D. Negroponte--American diplomat chosen to serve as the first National Intelligence Director. L. Paul Bremer--American diplomat who served as head of the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. Julius Schwartz--Science Fiction and comic book editor . Dr. Benjamin Rush-- Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Constitutional Convention, noted physician and ardent supporter for the abolition of slavery. Thomas Nast-American political cartoonist. General George Armstrong Custer-- Famous American Cavalry officer who died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Timothy McVeigh--Domestic American terrorist responsible for the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. William Howard Taft-President of the United States and later Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Lorenzo de Zavala--First Vice-President of the Republic of Texas. Maria Shriver--Former award-winning television journalist, best-selling author, current First Lady of California, niece to President John F. Kennedy, and daughter of Vice-Presidential candidate Sargent Shriver.