Who is Lorenzo Quimper from Texas and what is their importance? Texas_(novel) English & Literature Lorenzo Quimper | Texas

Lorenzo Quimper is a wealthy Texan who is also a member of the Task Force. He owns nine ranches and is active in oil, real estate, and other business activities. He is in his fifties and some newspapers refer to him as Lorenzo il Magnifico. Among other things, he owns a company that makes boots and his boots are one of the first things that Barlow notices about him. His forebearers came from Tennessee and arrived in Texas in 1822. He owns two airplanes, which he makes available for use by the Task Force. His ancestors were Jubal, Mattie, and Yancey Quimper who immigrated to Texas from Tennessee to find a better life. His early ancestor was Yancey who married the widow of Sam Garner.