Augustus D. Splivalo
Augustus Daniel Splivalo | |
|---|---|
| California State Assembly | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1840 Off the coast of Peru on board his father's ship |
| Died | December 12, 1911 (aged 71) |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Alma mater | University of Santa Clara |
Augustus Daniel Splivalo (May 24, 1840 – December 12, 1911) in 1870 was the first Italian American to serve in the California State Assembly. He was a prominent attorney and graduate of Santa Clara University.[1][2][3][4]
His father was Stefano Splivalo, an Italian, born in Viganj, Croatia, and his mother was Teresa Splivalo, also Italian, born in Livorno, Italy.
References[]
- ^ Berkeley.edu. "Timeline".
- ^ "Augustus D. Splivalo".
- ^ "Splivalo" (PDF).
- ^ "Splivalo".
Categories:
- 1840 births
- 1911 deaths
- Santa Clara University alumni
- Italian emigrants to the United States