Julián A. Chávez

Julián Antonio Chávez
BornJanuary 7, 1808
Abiquiú, New Mexico, New Spain, Spanish Empire
DiedJuly 25, 1879(1879-07-25) (aged 71)
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Occupationsrancher, landowner and elected official
Known forChavez Ravine
Board member ofLos Angeles County Board of Supervisors
County Chair
SpouseMaria Luisa Machado

Julián Antonio Chávez (January 7, 1808 – July 25, 1879) was a New Mexican-born Californio ranchero, landowner and public official in 19th-century Los Angeles, California. Chávez served multiple terms on the Los Angeles Common Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. He is the namesake of Chavez Ravine.

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