In the scenario in where the one who travelled to China who piqued the European curiosity was I guess Marco Polo. I am not sure yet hope this is the best answer and would surely be of big help then.
4.he contributed as a lawyer, politician, and a principal author of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
5.David G. Burnet
6.Porfirio Díaz
7.Miguel Francisco Barragán Andrade
8.General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
I Believe That It's The National committee.