Lluís Companys

Catalan politician and lawyer

Lluís Companys - Catalan politician and lawyer
Born

June 21st, 1882
143 years ago

Died

October 15th, 1940
84 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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A prominent Catalan lawyer and politician, served as the 123rd President of Catalonia from 1934 until his arrest in 1940. Played a significant role in Catalonia's push for autonomy during the Spanish Civil War. Advocated for the rights and status of Catalonia within Spain. Captured by the Nazis in France and extradited to Spain, was executed in 1940.

Served as the 123rd President of Catalonia

Led the Catalan government during the Spanish Civil War

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