Felipe de Neve
Felipe de Neve | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of the Californias | |
| In office 1777–1782 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Preceded by | Fernando Rivera y Moncada |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Fages |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Felipe de Neve y Padilla 1724 Bailén, Jaén, Spain |
| Died | 3 November 1784 (aged 59–60) Chihuahua, Nueva Vizcaya, New Spain (now Mexico) |
| Occupation | Explorer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spain |
| Years of service | 1744–1784 |
| Rank | Commandante General |
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.