Pablo de la Guerra | |
|---|---|
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| Acting Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac N. Quinn |
| Succeeded by | John F. Chellis |
| California State Senator | |
| In office 1851–1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 November 1819 Santa Barbara, California |
| Died | 5 February 1874 (aged 54) Santa Barbara, California |
| Profession | Politician, military officer |
Pablo de la Guerra (29 November 1819 – 5 February 1874) was a Californio politician, judge, and signer of the Californian Constitution in 1849. He served as acting Lieutenant Governor of California and as a member of the California Senate.
Personal information
Pablo, a member of the Guerra family of California (a prominent Californio family), was born on 29 November 1819, in Santa Barbara, California.[1]
Career
In 1838, Guerra became an Administrator. In 1849, he served as a delegate representing Santa Barbara District at the First California Constitutional Convention.[1]
On 1 May 1851, he nearly resigned from the State Senate,[1] but returned to the position which he held until 1861 when he became the leader of the senate, which led to his term as acting lieutenant governor.[2]
From 1861-62, he served as the Acting Lieutenant Governor. From 1863-73 he was the District Judge for the 17th Judicial District.[1]
Death
Pablo de la Guerra died 5 February 1874, aged 54, in Santa Barbara, California.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Pablo De La Guerra". Join California. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
- ↑ Guinn, J.M. Historical and biographical record of southern California : containing a history of southern California from its earliest settlement to the opening year of the twentieth century; also containing biographies of well-known citizens of the past and present, Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, 1902; OCLC 15646879, pp. 220-221.
See also
- Casa de la Guerra
- José de la Guerra y Noriega
- Pablo de la Guerra
- Alfred Robinson - Anita de la Guerra de Noriega y Carrillo
