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He was Refferd to by many as "The King of the Wild Frontier." He enjoyed storytelling and outdoor activities like fishing and Hunting. In 1826, he was elected for the US Congress, and had a reputation for Opposing a lot of what doing during the Indian Removal Act. Even during his life, he was a famous Folk hero and had many different plays depicting him and his acts.
He was Defeated in the election of 1834 by the opposing Jackson's Policies. This is what has been said that caused him to leave Texas and join the Texas Revolution in 1836.
He later died during march in the Texas Revolution. But by that point he was already known as one of the Greatest Folk Heroes of all time.
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