Gaspar de Portolá
Gaspar de Portolá y Rovira (Catalan: Gaspar de Portolà i Rovira; January 1, 1716 – October 10, 1786) was a Spanish military officer, best known for leading the Portolá expedition into California and for serving as the first Governor of the Californias. His expedition laid the foundations of important Californian cities like San Diego and Monterey, and bestowed names to geographic features throughout California, many of which are still in use.
Gaspar de Portolá | |
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Portrait held at the Casa Portolà in Catalonia. | |
| 1st Governor of the Californias | |
| In office November 30, 1767 – July 9, 1770 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Fages |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gaspar de Portolà i Rovira January 1, 1716 Os de Balaguer, Spain |
| Died | October 10, 1786 (aged 70) Lleida, Spain |
| Resting place | Lleida |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spanish Empire |
| Branch/service | Army of Spain |
| Rank | Captain |
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