Diego de Borica
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Diego de Borica | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Las Californias | |
| In office 1791–1792 | |
| Preceded by | José Joaquín de Arrillaga |
| Succeeded by | Pere d'Alberní i Teixidor |
| Personal details | |
| Profession | Soldier |
Diego de Borica was a Spanish explorer and the seventh[1] Governor of Las Californias from 1794 to 1800.[2] de Borica is credited with defining Alta and Baja California's official borders.[1]
Achievements
As the governor, Diego de Borica in 1797 ordered the construction of a battery to protect the cove east of Point Medanos.[3] The location initially was named "Bateria San Jose" and was chosen because the promontory overlooked San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island.[3] De Borica provisioned the unit with five brass cannons.[3]
On orders from the viceroy in Mexico, de Borica established a school grounds at the center of Villa de Branciforte in 1797.[4]
Before stepping down as governor, de Borica recommended reappointing José Joaquín de Arrillaga to organize military defenses for California.[1]
See also
- New Spain
- Las Californias
- History of California to 1899
- List of pre-statehood governors of California
References
- ^ a b c "California Under Spanish Rule". www.books-about-california.com. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ Richard F. Pourade. "The History of San Diego". www.sandiegohistory.org. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ a b c "Bateria de Yerba Buena, 1797". National Park Service. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
- ^ "SITE OF CENTER OF VILLA DE BRANCIFORTE". CA.gov. 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-28.
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