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He came to establish missions and convert the Native Americans.

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Why did Spaniard Junipero Serra travel to California in 1769?

He came to establish missions and convert the Native Americans.


Who was the missionary who started the first nine California missions?

The California Mission Chain was started in 1769 by Father Junipero Serra at the direction King Charles III of Spain.


Who founded the first mission and in what year?

That was Junipero Serra; in 1769.


Who started the California missions?

Well father junipero seirra built most missions!!!!!!!!!! father Junipero Serra was alive for 7 missions


Who was the franciscan monk who worked for rights of native Americans?

The franciscan monk who worked for the rights of Native Americans was Junipero Serra. It was in 1769. -Bebe


What was the name of the monk who established a string of Spanish missions along the Pacific coast of America?

in 1769, Junipero Serra founded missions along the pacific coast.


What year was Mission San Diego de Alcala founded?

Mission San Diego De Alcala was founded in 1769 by a Spanish Friar named Junipero Serra. The Mission San Diego De Alcala was the first Franciscan mission founded in Alta California, in San Diego.


How many years was Mission San Antonio founded before the first Spanish settlements in California?

About 51 years. Mission San Antonio was founded in 1718 and the first Spanish settlement in California was founded in 1769 when Spanish missionaries led by Father Junipero Serra constructed a mission in modern day San Diego. They founded missions like this one along the coast of California until 1823.


San Diego de alcala chapel details?

San Diego de Alcala is a catholic church that was founded in 1769 by Spanish friar Junipero Serra at an inhabited area by the Kumeyaay Indians. Their mission was, above all, to become self-sufficient in relatively short order.


When was the mission San Diego rebuilt?

The first mission built in California was built on July 16, 1769. It was the San Diego Alcala mission founded by Father Junipero Serra.


When did California winemaking begin?

1769


What year was San Diego discovered in?

San Diego was discovered by Juan Cabrillo on Sept. 18, 1542 when he landed at Point Loma Head. The Cabrillo Monument now pays honor to this explorer. It's a beautiful area with tidepools and hiking.