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Convention Convening
- When
- March 1, 1836
- Where
- Washington-on-the-Brazos
Delegates gathered in Washington-on-the-Brazos on March 1, 1836, following a December 1835 resolution. Forty-one delegates arrived by February 28, 1836.
The convention was called for March 1, 1836, to address the political status of Texas. Unlike previous councils, the delegates were younger and more recent arrivals. Forty-one delegates arrived in Washington-on-the-Brazos on February 28, 1836, prior to the official start date.
Sources
- Texas Declaration of Independence Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
- Convention of 1836 Wikipedia
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