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The Spanish governor who helped America win independence and got a Texas city named after him.
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In this episode
- How a Spanish colonial governor shaped the outcome of the Revolutionary War
- The military campaigns that made Bernardo de Gálvez a legend
- Why Galveston, Texas carries his name to this day
- A side of the American Revolution that most history classes skip entirely
About this episode
He's the Revolutionary War hero from Spain you've never heard of...Bernardo Gálvez! He helped American win the fight against the British and claim our independence, not to mention continue to be a boss military leader for Spain as his life continued. He's the man Galveston, TX is named after. It's not just a Glen Campbell song!
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About History. Rated R.
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