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The first mission in San Diego, Mission San Diego de Alcalá, was founded in 1769 by Spanish Franciscan missionary Junípero Serra. He established the mission as part of Spain's efforts to colonize and evangelize California. The mission became the first of the 21 California missions and played a significant role in the region's history and development.

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Who founded the first mission and in what year?

That was Junipero Serra; in 1769.


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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.


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The first mission, known as Mission San Diego de Alcalá, is located in San Diego, California. Established in 1769, it was the first of the 21 California missions founded by Spanish missionaries. The mission is situated near the Old Town area of San Diego and serves as a historical site reflecting California's early colonial history.


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Juan Cabrillo landed in San Diego Bay in 1542 and claimed the area for Spain. The first European settlers were also from Spain. They founded Mission San Diego in 1769.


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