Augustus D. Splivalo

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]

Augustus Daniel Splivalo
California State Assembly
Personal details
Born(1840-05-24)May 24, 1840
Off the coast of Peru on board his father's ship
DiedDecember 12, 1911(1911-12-12) (aged 71)
ResidenceSan Francisco, California
Alma materUniversity of Santa Clara

His father was Stefano Splivalo, an Italian, born in Viganj, Croatia, and his mother was Teresa Splivalo, also Italian, born in Livorno, Italy.

References
  1. Berkeley.edu. "Timeline".
  2. "Augustus D. Splivalo".
  3. "Splivalo" (PDF).
  4. "Splivalo".
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