Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
Early State of California politician (1807–1890) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo (4 July 1807 – 18 January 1890) was a Californio general, statesman, and public figure. He was born a subject of Spain, performed his military duties as an officer of the Republic of Mexico, and shaped the transition of Alta California from a territory of Mexico to the U.S. state of California. He served in the first session of the California State Senate. The city of Vallejo, California, is named after him, and the nearby city of Benicia is named after his wife (née Francisca Benicia Carrillo).
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Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo | |
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Born | 4 July 1807 |
Died | 18 January 1890 (aged 82) Sonoma, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Mountain Cemetery, Sonoma, California |
Occupation(s) | military commander, politician, and rancher |
Years active | 1829–1890 |
Spouse | Francisca Benicia Carrillo |
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