Pedro de Alberní y Teixidor
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Pedro de Alberní y Teixidor; Tortosa, January 30, 1747 – Monterrey, New Spain, March 11, 1802) was a Spanish soldier who served the Spanish Crown for almost all his life. He spent most of his military career in colonial Mexico. He is notable for his role in the exploration of the Pacific Northwest in the 1790s, and his later term as ninth Spanish governor of Alta California in 1800.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alberni and the second or maternal family name is Teixidor.
Quick Facts 9th Governor of Alta California, Preceded by ...
Pedro de Alberni | |
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9th Governor of Alta California | |
In office 1800–1800 | |
Preceded by | Diego de Borica |
Succeeded by | José Joaquín de Arrillaga |
Personal details | |
Born | January 30, 1747 Tortosa, Catalonia, Spain |
Died | March 11, 1802(1802-03-11) (aged 55) Monterey, Las Californias, Viceroyalty of New Spain (now California, U.S.) |
Spouse | Juana Vélez |
Profession | Explorer, soldier |
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