About this episode

This episode explores the life and contributions of Juan Seguín during the Texas Revolution.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Who was Juan Seguín, and why was a Texas town named in his honor? Today we follow this Tejano leader from the streets of San Antonio to the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto as we uncover his important—and complicated—role in the Texas Revolution. Sources "Juan Seguín," Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Treasures of History series (tsl.texas.gov)The Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Lib...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Gallegos

Topics covered

• Texas Revolution
• Juan Seguín
• Tejano leaders
• San Antonio
• Battle of San Jacinto

Keywords

• Juan Seguín
• Texas Revolution
• San Antonio
• Battle of San Jacinto
• Tejano leader

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, University of North Texas Library

Places: San Antonio

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