In his adulthood, James Bowie became a prominent figure in Texas history, known for his role as a soldier and a pioneer. He gained fame as a co-commander at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. Bowie was also a successful land speculator and a knife fighter, famously associated with the Bowie knife, which he helped popularize. His adventurous life was marked by his efforts to secure Texas independence from Mexico.
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