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Corpus Christi de la Ysleta
It was the first Spanish mission established in Texas -
Jose de Escondon
He was a colonizer, military commander, and general that led Spain to South Texas. He was in charge of sending settlers and soldiers to the missions.He moved La Bahia to present day Goliad. -
Father Damian Massenet
He created the first mission in East Texas. He tried to convert Native Texans to Christianity. Unsuccessful mission was abandoned due to native not liking mission life an dying from disease. -
San Francisco los Tejas
This mission was established by Father Damian Massenet. -
Mission San Juan Bautista
Founded by Father Francisco Hidalgo -
Francisco Hidalgo
He was a Spanish priest at the mission San Francisco de los Tejas. He was the one who contacted the french to help convert the natives and build missions. He was the one who caused the Spanish to become suspicious of the French. -
Louis St. Denis
He was sent by the French to help Father Hidalgo,made the Spanish suspicious ,so make plans to return to East Texas. -
San Antonio de Valero (Alamo)
this was the most famous mission in this era which was founded by Antonio Margil de Jesus. -
Mission San Jose
Founded by Antonio Margil de Jesus -
Antonio Margil de Jesus
He was a Spanish priest who created several mission in East Texas but then moved to San Antonio. He built the most famous mission: San Antonio de Valero ( the Alamo) -
San Jose y San Miguel de los Aguayo
This mission was created by Antonio Margil de Jesus and Father Damian Massenet. -
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La Bahia / Goliad Mission
Originally built where Fort St. Luis was but was then moved to Goliad.
