USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Known as the Father of Texas Education, Mirabeau B. Lamar was a poet, soldier, and statesman. He fought in the Texas Revolution and completed a term as President of the Republic of Texas before he did some of his most important work, setting aside land for public schools.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lamar has been called “the Father of Texas Education” because of his provisions of land to support it. During his administration, he convinced the legislature to set aside three leagues of land in each county to be devoted to school development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lamar rushed back to Texas and joined the revolutionary army as a private. He was commissioned a colonel on the field of San Jacinto just before the start of the battle and made commander of the cavalry. During the battle, he distinguished himself by his bravery and quick action.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lamar wanted to make a statement by building his capital in the middle of Texas territory, showing that Texans would expand from the coast and conquer the west. By June 1839, construction was underway of the new city of Austin.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was President Mirabeau B. Lamar, second President of the Republic of Texas from 1838-1841, who successfully argued the importance of public education, and proposed the first actions that laid the foundation for a public school system in Texas. His accomplishments earned him the title of Father of Education in Texas.