Pablo de la Guerra (29 November 1819 – 5 February 1874) was a Californio politician, judge, and signer of the Californian Constitution in 1849. He served several terms in the California State Senate between 1849 and 1862, and as acting lieutenant governor of California from 1861 to 1862.

Personal information

Pablo, a member of the Guerra family of California (a prominent Californio family), was born on 29 November 1819, in Santa Barbara, California.

Career

In 1838, Guerra became an Administrator. In 1849, he served as a delegate representing the Santa Barbara District at the First California Constitutional Convention. On 1 May 1851, he nearly resigned from the State Senate, but returned to the position which he held until 1861 when he became the leader of the senate, which led to his term as acting lieutenant governor. From 1861-62, he served as the Acting Lieutenant Governor. From 1863-73 he was the District Judge for the 17th Judicial District.

Death

Pablo de la Guerra died 5 February 1874, aged 54, in Santa Barbara, California.

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