Felipe de Neve

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Neve and the second or maternal family name is Padilla.
Felipe de Neve
4th Governor of the Californias
In office
1777–1782
MonarchCharles III
Preceded byFernando Rivera y Moncada
Succeeded byPedro Fages
Personal details
BornFelipe de Neve y Padilla
1724
Bailén, Jaén, Spain
Died3 November 1784(1784-11-03) (aged 59–60)
Chihuahua, Nueva Vizcaya, New Spain (now Mexico)
OccupationExplorer, politician
Military service
Allegiance Spain
Years of service1744–1784
RankCommandante General
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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. Neve is one of the founders of Los Angeles and was instrumental in the foundation of San Jose and Santa Barbara.

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