Augustus D. Splivalo
Appearance
Augustus Daniel Splivalo | |
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California State Assembly | |
Personal details | |
Born | Off the coast of Peru on board his father's ship | May 24, 1840
Died | December 12, 1911 | (aged 71)
Residence(s) | San Francisco, California |
Alma mater | University of Santa Clara |
Augustus Daniel Splivalo (May 24, 1840 – December 12, 1911) in 1870 was the first Italian American to serve in the California State Assembly. He was a prominent attorney and graduate of Santa Clara University.[1][2][3][4]
His father was Stefano Splivalo, an Italian, born in Viganj, Croatia, and his mother was Teresa Splivalo, also Italian, born in Livorno, Italy.
References
- ^ Berkeley.edu. "Timeline".
- ^ "Augustus D. Splivalo".
- ^ "Splivalo" (PDF).
- ^ "Splivalo".