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Fernando Rivera y Moncada | |
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| 3rd Governor of the Californias | |
| In office 1774–1777 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Fages |
| Succeeded by | Felipe de Neve |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1725 near Compostela, Mexico |
| Died | July 18, 1781 (aged 55–56) lower Colorado River |
| Profession | Soldier and military governor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
Fernando Javier Rivera y Moncada (c. 1725 – July 18, 1781) was a soldier of the Spanish Empire who served in The Californias (Las Californias), the far north-western frontier of New Spain. He participated in several early overland explorations and later served as third Governor of The Californias, from 1774 to 1777.[1][2]
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