Mirabeau B. Lamar

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar (August 16, 1798 – December 19, 1859) was an American attorney, politician, poet, and leading political figure during the Texas Republic era. He served as the second president of the Republic of Texas after Sam Houston, from 1838 to 1841.

He was known for advocating and conducting genocidal wars of extermination against the Native Americans of Texas, especially the Cherokee and Comanche peoples. He also established a fund to support public education.