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Gaspar de Portolá y Rovira was a Spanish military officer, best known for leading the Portolá expedition into California and for serving as the first Governor of the Californias. Wikipedia
Born: January 1, 1716, Os de Balaguer, Spain
Died: October 10, 1786 (age 70 years), Lleida, Spain
Previous office: Governor of the Californias (1767–1770)
Nationality: Spanish
Branch/service: Army of Spain
Rank: Captain
Gaspar de Portolá y Rovira (January 1, 1716 – October 10, 1786) was a Spanish military officer, the first governor of California, and founder of Monterey ...