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Anson Jones, American physician and politician; 4th President of the Republic of Texas (born 1798)

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Anson Jones

Texian politician

Anson Jones was an American medical doctor, businessman, member of Congress, and the fourth and last president of the Republic of Texas.
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President of the Republic of Texas

Head of state and head of government

The president of the Republic of Texas was the head of state and head of government while Texas was an independent republic between 1836 and 1845. The president served as the commander-in-chief of the Texas Military Forces.
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