Stephen F. Austin
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Summary
Stephen F. Austin was born on November 3, 1793[1], in Wythe County[2]. He died on December 27, 1836[3], in West Columbia[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and empresario[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,188 views/month, #6,616 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Austinville[8]
- Place of burial: Texas State Cemetery[9]
- Father: Moses Austin[10]
- Mother: Mary Brown Austin[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12], Mexico[13], Republic of Texas[14], New Spain[15]
- Position held: Secretary of State of Texas[16]
- Educated at: Transylvania University[17], Bacon Academy[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[20]
- Commons category: Stephen F. Austin[21]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[22]
- Family name: Austin[23]
- Given name: Stephen[24], Fuller[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], The Biographical Dictionary of America[28], New International Encyclopedia[29], The New Student's Reference Work[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Nickname: Father of Texas[32]
- Commons Creator page: Stephen F. Austin[33]
- Name in native language: Stephen Fuller Austin[34]
- Sibling: James E.B. Austin[35], Emily Austin Perry[36]
- Social classification: slave owner[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Stephen F. Austin include Austin[39], a city in the state of Texas[40], in United States[41], founded in 1835[42], headquartered in Austin[43]; Stephen F. Austin State University[44], a university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1921[47]; Austin County[48], a county of Texas[49], in United States[50], founded in 1836[51]; and Mount Austin[52], a mountain[53].
Why It Matters
Stephen F. Austin has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Austin[39], a city in the state of Texas[40], in United States[41], founded in 1835[42], headquartered in Austin[43]; Stephen F. Austin State University[44], a university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1921[47]; Austin County[48], a county of Texas[49], in United States[50], founded in 1836[51]; and Mount Austin[52], a mountain[53].
FAQs
Where was Stephen F. Austin born?
Stephen F. Austin was born in Wythe County[2].
Where did Stephen F. Austin die?
Stephen F. Austin passed away in West Columbia[4].
Who were Stephen F. Austin's parents?
Stephen F. Austin's father was Moses Austin[10]. Stephen F. Austin's mother was Mary Brown Austin[11].
What did Stephen F. Austin do for work?
Stephen F. Austin worked as a politician[5] and empresario[6].
Where did Stephen F. Austin go to school?
Stephen F. Austin was educated at Transylvania University[17] and Bacon Academy[18].