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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.
Pablo, a member of the Guerra family of California (a prominent Californio family), was born on 29 November 1819, in Santa Barbara, California. [1]
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]
Pablo de la Guerra died 5 February 1874, aged 54, in Santa Barbara, California. [1]