Lasuén, Fermin Francisco de 1736-1803

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Birth 1736-06-07
Death 1803-06-26
Spanish; Castilian, English,

Biographical notes:

Fermín Francisco de Lasuén was a Franciscan friar and missionary. Between 1767 and 1785, he administered a number of missions in Baja and Alta California, including the San Francisco de Borja, San Gabriel, San Juan Capistrano, and San Diego missions. In 1785, he succeeded Junípero Serra as Father-President of the Alta California missions, an office he held for 18 years.

From the description of [Mission San Gabriel Arcangel confirmation record], 1791 Jan. 18. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 743223216

From the description of Fermín Francisco de Lasuén report and letter, 1783, 1792. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 702134756

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  • Confirmation records
  • Missions
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  • Missions
  • Sea otter hunting

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  • California (as recorded)
  • California (as recorded)
  • California (as recorded)
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