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Former governor of the state of Baja California, Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfonso García González (19 March 1909 – 2 December 1961) was a Mexican politician. He was the last governor of the North Territory of Baja California and the first provisional governor of the State of Baja California.[1][2]
Alfonso García González | |
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11th Governor of North Territory of Baja California | |
In office 22 October 1947 – 26 November 1952 | |
Preceded by | Alberto V. Aldrete |
1st Governor of the State of Baja California | |
In office 26 November 1952 – 30 November 1953 | |
Succeeded by | Braulio Maldonado Sández |
Personal details | |
Born | Toluca, State of Mexico | March 19, 1909
Died | December 2, 1961 52) | (aged
Alma mater | National Autonomous University of Mexico |
Alfonso García González was born in Toluca, State of Mexico on 19 March 1909. He attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico, earning his law degree in 1931.[1]
García González was appointed governor of the North Territory of Baja California by president Miguel Alemán Valdés, taking office on 22 October 1947. The territory became a state on 16 January 1952 and García González served as provisional governor until 30 November 1953, when he was succeeded by Braulio Maldonado Sández.[1][3]
He later served as ambassador of Mexico to Colombia. In 1958, he became president of the Confederación Deportiva Mexicana and from 1959 to 1961 he headed the Mexican department of tourism.[1]
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