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San Fernando city (1990 pop. 22,580), Los Angeles co., S Calif., in the San Fernando valley; inc. 1911. Among its industries are clothing and electronics. The valley, first entered by Europeans in 1769, was early used for journeys to N California. Gold was found in 1842 before the big gold strike. Founded in 1874, San Fernando is the oldest city in the valley. San Fernando Mission (1797) is nearby.

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San Fernando, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Trinidad, USA 1. Spain (Andalusia): founded in 1776 as Isla de León and renamed in 1813 after Ferdinand VII (1784–1833), King of Spain (1808–33).2. Trinidad: founded in 1786 and named after Ferdinand II (1452–1516), King of Aragon and joint sovereign of Castile as Ferdinand V (1479–1516).

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	New Book to Celebrate the History and Future of San Fernando Cathedral. Business Wire; 9/13/2001
	272-Year-Old San Fernando Cathedral Celebrates Historic Restoration; Cathedral unveils 18th Century style retablo at Dedication Ceremony. Business Wire; 3/29/2003
	Gathering round a house of God: San Fernando Cathedral is center of faith, service, culture and history in San Antonio.(DESTINATIONS)(Texas)(Cover story) Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter; 7/20/2007

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