Francisco María Ruiz

Francisco María Ruiz
Ruins of Ruiz-Alvarado adobe, built 1824
Born1754 (1754)
Loreto, Baja California Sur
Died1839 (aged 84–85)
OccupationsMilitary officer, early settler
Years active1780s–1827
Known forCommandant of Presidio of San Diego; first private land grant in San Diego County (Rancho Los Peñasquitos)

Francisco María Ruiz (1754–1839) was an early settler of San Diego, California.

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