Historedia
Person

James Bowie

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1835–1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Bowie, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Texas Revolution: Gonzales, Concepción, San Antonio and the Goliad declaration

    1835

    Role: Leader of Texian patriots at Concepción

    1. October 2, 1835 · near Gonzales, TexasBattle of Gonzales

      Texian settlers resisted Mexican soldiers attempting to reclaim a small cannon near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835.

    2. October 28, 1835 · Concepción, TexasBattle of Concepción

      Texian patriots led by James Bowie and James Fannin defeated Mexican troops under Colonel Domingo Ugartechea on October 28, 1835.

    3. December 1835 · San Antonio de BéxarCapture of San Antonio

      Texian forces defeated Mexican garrisons and captured San Antonio in December 1835.

  2. Battle of the Alamo begins and falls

    1836

    Role: Texian co-commander

    1. February 23, 1836 · San Antonio de BéxarSiege Begins

      Mexican forces marched into San Antonio de Béxar on February 23, 1836, beginning the siege of the Alamo Mission.

    2. February 24, 1836 · Alamo MissionTravis Letter

      William B. Travis wrote the 'Victory or Death' letter on February 24, 1836, pleading for reinforcements.

    3. March 6, 1836 · Alamo MissionFinal Assault

      Santa Anna ordered a predawn assault on the Alamo on March 6, 1836, ending the siege.

Sources

  1. Battle of Concepción Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. Battle of the Alamo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  3. William B. Travis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31