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Francisco Palóu
Spanish Franciscan missionary, administrator and historian
Francisco Palóu (Catalan: Francesc Palou), OFM (1723–1789) was a SpanishFranciscan missionary, administrator, and historian on the Baja California Peninsula and in Alta California.
Palóu made significant contributions to the Alta California and Baja California mission systems. Along with his mentor, Junípero Serra, Palóu worked to build numerous missions throughout Alta and Baja California, many structures of which still stand today.
Francisco Palou's Life and apostolic labors of the Venerable Father Junípero Serra, founder of the Franciscan missions of California.A member of the Franciscan Order, Palóu became "Presidente" of the missions in Baja California, and later of missions of Alta California. Palóu's work in the Spanish mission system spans from his early 20s to his death, at the age of 66.
According to biographer/translator Herbert E. Bolton, "Fray Palóu was a diligent student, devout Christian, loyal disciple, tireless traveler, zealous missionary, firm defender of the faith, resourceful pioneer, successful mission build
