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Also Known As Juan Nepomuceno Seguín
Born October 27, 1806 • San Antonio • Texas
Died August 27, 1890 (aged 83) • Nuevo Laredo • Mexico
Role In Battle of San Jacinto • Battle of the Alamo • Mexican-American War

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