José de Urrea
Military Person
1797 – 1849
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Who was José de Urrea?
José de Urrea was a Mexican general. He fought under General Antonio López de Santa Anna during the Texas Revolution. Urrea's forces were never defeated in battle during the Texas Revolution. His most notable success was that of the Goliad Campaign, in which James Fannin's 300 soldiers were surrounded and induced to capitulate under terms, but were massacred in Urrea's absence on the orders of Santa Anna.
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- Born
- Mar 19, 1797
Tucson - Also known as
- Jose de Urrea
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Aug 1, 1849
Mexico City
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on July 23, 2013
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