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Term

Californios

Broader Term

Mexicans

Alternate Term

Californio

Geography

California

Remarks

Californios were Spanish-speaking residents of Alta California. A distinct Californio identity developed following Mexican independence in 1821.

See Also

Miller & Lux

Jose Dolores Sepúlveda

Pio Pico

Pico family

Vallejo family

California (state)

Spanish and Mexican land grants

vaqueros

Mexican California (historic region)

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