Historical Events tagged with "junta"

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Politics & Government

Catalan Assembly Asserts Sovereignty

September 10th, 1640 384 years ago

The Junta de Braços convened in Catalonia, asserting local sovereignty and proposing a series of revolutionary measures aimed at establishing the Catalan Republic. This assembly was motivated by rising tensions with the Spanish monarchy, particularly due to socio-political grievances and the heavy tax burdens imposed on the region. The event marked a significant turning point in Catalan political identity and resistance against central authority.

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