Felipe de Neve | |
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| 4th Governor of the Californias | |
| In office 1777–1782 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Preceded by | Fernando Rivera y Moncada |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Fages |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felipe de Neve y Padilla 1724 Bailén, Jaén, Spain[1] |
| Died | 3 November 1784 (aged 59–60) Chihuahua, Nueva Vizcaya, New Spain (now Mexico) |
| Occupation | Explorer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Spain |
| Years of service | 1744–1784 |
| Rank | Commandante General |
Felipe de Neve y Padilla (1724 – 3 November 1784) was a Spanish soldier who served as the 4th Governor of the Californias, from 1775 to 1782.[2][3] Neve is one of the founders of Los Angeles and was instrumental in the foundation of San Jose and Santa Barbara.[4][5]
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