Manuel F. Coronel was a

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politician, who served in the

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and as the first official Zanjero of Los Angeles (water steward). served as a member of the 1869–1871 California State Assembly, representing the 2nd District. Political Graveyard, 1859-60 California State Assembly
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Life

He was the son of Ygnacio Coronel. His brother is Antonio F. Coronel, who served as

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and California State Treasurer. He was the first one appointed as Zanjero of Los Angeles (water steward) on April 3, 1854, but he resigned just two weeks later.

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