Talk:Gaspar de Portolà

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The list of pre-statehood governors of California only covers the area of the current US state of California. The title Governor of the Californias was used from the founding of Loreto, Baja California Sur in 1697 until Alta and Baja California were split in 1804. Portola became Governor of the Californias in 1768, taking over from Fernando de Rivera y Moncada, who had held the post from 1751. Gentgeen 08:31, 25 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Is his last name spelled "Portolá" or "Portolà"? The foundation in his name lists it as the latter but almost everywhere else it is the former. Being Spanish, I would assume it to be Portolá, but if he's Catalan then Portolà seems more correct. Can anyone help on this?

There have been other discussions on this subject, and it has been concluded thatbased on his actual signature the correct spelling is Portolà.--Lord Kinbote 23:43, 14 September 2006 (UTC)