Luis Antonio Argüello (Spanish pronunciation: [luˈis anˈtonjo arˈɣweʎo]) (June 21 1784– March 27 1830) was the first Californio (native born) governor of Alta California serving from 1822 to 1825 during Mexican rule of Alta California (1821-1846). Luis Antonio Argüello was the only governor to serve under the First Mexican Empire (of 1821-1823). He also served as acting governor under the subsequent provisional government which preceded the First Mexican Republic (of 1824–1864).
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