Battle of The Alamo 1836
Mexican troops storm the Alamo mission and kill all its defenders; "Remember the Alamo" becomes the rallying cry of Texan independence.
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Key facts
| Date | 1836 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 29.43° N, 98.49° W |
| Territory of (map of 1815) | Viceroyalty of New Spain |
Rulers in 1836
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Andrew Jackson | 1829–1837 |
Further reading
Who was alive at the time
| Lived | Person | |
|---|---|---|
| 1806 – 1872 | Benito Juárez | President of Mexico |
| 1809 – 1865 | Abraham Lincoln | Sixteenth president of the United States |
Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.