Fernando Rivera y Moncada

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rivera and the second or maternal family name is Moncada.
Fernando Rivera y Moncada
3rd Governor of the Californias
In office
1774–1777
Preceded byPedro Fages
Succeeded byFelipe de Neve
Personal details
Bornc. 1725
near Compostela, Mexico
DiedJuly 18, 1781(1781-07-18) (aged 55–56)
Lower Colorado River
ProfessionSoldier and military governor
Military service
AllegianceSpain
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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 northwest frontier of New Spain. He participated in several early overland explorations and later served as third Governor of The Californias, from 1774 to 1777.

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