Antonio Suñol
Antonio Suñol | |
|---|---|
| Alcalde of San José | |
| In office 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Dolores Pacheco |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Buelna |
| In office 1826 | |
| Preceded by | Joaquín Higuera |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1797 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 18 March 1865 (aged 67) San José, California |
| Profession | Politician, ranchero |
Don Antonio María Suñol was a Spanish-born Californio businessman, ranchero, and politician. He served two terms as Alcalde of San José (mayor) and was one of the largest landowners in the Bay Area. He is the namesake of the town of Sunol and the founder of Willow Glen, an affluent neighborhood of San Jose.