Which parish's sheriff did James Bowie kill?
Jefferson Parish
Rapides Parish
Lafayette Parish
Orleans Parish
Answer
James Bowie was a famous American soldier and frontiersman. In 1830, Bowie was involved in a fight with the sheriff of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, named John Turner. Bowie killed Turner in the fight. This incident is often cited as an example of Bowie's quick temper and violent nature.
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