About Víctor Castro
Lived 1820 – 1900 (aged 80). Víctor Castro was an American politician.
Don Víctor Ramón Castro (March 6, 1817 – May 5, 1900) was a Californio ranchero, politician, and businessman. He was one of the largest landowners in Contra Costa and served as a Contra Costa County Supervisor. He operated one of the first ferries in the Bay Area.
Life Castro was born at the Presidio of San Francisco in 1817, as the son of Francisco María Castro, who later served as Alcalde of San Jose. His father was later granted Rancho San Pablo.
Castro married Luisa Martinez in 1836, the daughter of Don Ygnacio Martinez, grantee of the neighboring Rancho El Pinole.
Víctor Castro and his brother Juan José Castro were the grantees of Rancho El Sobrante in 1841.
Víctor Castro was elected as a juez de campo (field judge) in 1840
Castro Street, Castro Creek, the Castro Rocks, Castro Point, Castro Cove and Castro Ranch Road in Richmond are named after his family.
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Who was Víctor Castro?
Californio ranchero, politician, and businessman
When was Víctor Castro born?
Víctor Castro was born on 2 February 1820 in San Francisco.
When did Víctor Castro die?
Víctor Castro died on 5 May 1900 in El Cerrito, California.
What was Víctor Castro's occupation?
Víctor Castro was a politician.
What nationality was Víctor Castro?
Víctor Castro was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Víctor Castro (landowner)
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