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Agapito De Leon

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Victoria, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 48' 38.54937999996", -97° 0' 28.66060000008"
 
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    Don Agapito De León (1808-1836) Born in Texas; fourth son of empresario Don Martin De Leon, founder of De Leon Colony and city of Victoria. Agapito De Leon was active in the colony's affairs, a Texas patriot during the War for Independence from Mexico, a skilled Indian fighter, engaged in cattle, horse, and mule business. He was assassinated by Mabry (Mustang) Gray, leader of a gang systematically robbing Texans of Mexican descent, after close of War for Independence. Recorded - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Agapito De Leon Historical Marker Location Map, Victoria, Texas