sacramento became the state capital of california in 1879.
sacramento became the state capital of california in 1879.
when did sacramento become the state capital of california?
1879
the california state legislature, with the support of governor john bigler, moved to sacramento in 1854. the capital of california under spanish (and, subsequently, mexican) rule had been monterey, where in 1849 the first constitutional convention and state elections were held. the convention decided san jose would be the new state's capital. after 1850, when california's statehood was ratified, the legislature met in san jose until 1851, vallejo in 1852, and benicia in 1853, before moving to sacramento. in the sacramento constitutional convention of 1879, sacramento was named to be the permanent state capital.
sacramento, california
charles hampton johnston









































charles hampton johnston qc, ma, llb (10 april 1919 – 19 january 1981), was a scottish sheriff and a liberal party politician.









































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johnston was the son of john johnston and johanna hampton of edinburgh. he was educated at royal high school, edinburgh and the university of edinburgh. in 1950 he married isobel ross young. they had one son and one daughter.









































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charles hampton johnston