Gabriel Moraga
Gabriel Moraga | |
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| Born | 1765 |
| Died | June 14, 1823 (aged 57–58) |
| Occupation(s) | Explorer, officer |
| Spouse | Ana Joaquina Alvarado |
Gabriel Moraga (1765 – June 14, 1823) was a Sonoran-born Californio soldier, administrator, and explorer. As an explorer in Alta California, Gabriel Moraga found and gave names to a number of rivers in the Central Valley. Gabriel's son Joaquín was the namesake of the city of Moraga, California.