2. Houston was an American statesman and military leader who served as the first President of the Republic of Texas and the seventh Governor of the U.S. state of Texas.
3. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
4. Houston is best known for his role in the Texas Revolution and for his leadership in the Battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texas's independence from Mexico.
5. Houston was a controversial figure during his life and faced many challenges, including political infighting, financial difficulties, and accusations of corruption.
6. Despite these challenges, he is remembered as a significant figure in Texas history and is considered one of the most influential leaders in the state's history.
7. Houston died on July 25, 1863, in Huntsville, Texas.
8. He is buried at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville.
9. The city of Houston, Texas, is named in his honor.
10. Sam Houston is the only person to have served as governor of two different U.S. states (Texas and Tennessee) and is also the only person to have served as president of a sovereign nation (Texas) and a U.S. senator.