| Full Name |
William Barret Travis |
| Date of Birth |
01 August 1809 |
| Place of Birth |
Salisbury, North Carolina, United States |
| Date of Death |
06 March 1836 |
| Place of Death |
San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Self-educated, studied law |
| Profession |
Lawyer, soldier |
| Years of Activity |
1830s |
| Brief Information |
William Barret Travis was a lieutenant colonel in the Republic of Texas Army. He is best known for his role as commander of the defenders at the Battle of the Alamo. Travis's final letter, written during the siege, is considered a significant artifact of Texan history. |