# Artur Mas

_Spanish politician (born 1956)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> Artur Mas i Gavarró is a Catalan politician from Spain. He was president of the Government of Catalonia from 2010 to 2015 and acting president from September 2015 to 12 January 2016.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 January 1956 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Barcelona ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P106))
- **Political party:** Catalan European Democratic Party (since 2016); Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (1991–2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P102))
- **Education:** University of Barcelona; Aula Escola Europea; Lycée Français de Barcelone ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P69))
- **Spouse:** Helena Rakòsnik i Tomé ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P26))
- **Official website:** presidentmas.gencat.cat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of the Catalan European Democratic Party (23 July 2016 – 9 January 2018); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (26 October 2015 – 13 January 2016); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (17 December 2012 – 4 August 2015); President of Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (25 March 2012 – 8 July 2016); President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (27 December 2010 – 12 January 2016); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (16 December 2010 – 2 October 2012); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (17 November 2006 – 5 October 2010); Leader of the Opposition in Catalonia (20 December 2003 – 27 December 2010); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 December 2003 – 8 September 2006); General secretary of Convergència (2000–2012); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 November 1999 – 23 September 2003); Minister of Economy and Finance (30 July 1997 – 19 January 2001); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 December 1995 – 24 August 1999); Minister of Territorial Policy and Public Works (15 June 1995 – 20 July 1997); Barcelona provincial deputy (18 July 1991 – 5 July 1995); city councilor of Barcelona (10 June 1987 – 28 May 1995) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** presidentMas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P2002))
- **Facebook:** Artur-Mas-50747210078 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P2013))
- **Instagram:** artur_mas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Artur Mas born?**  
Artur Mas was born on 31 January 1956 in Barcelona.

**What positions has Artur Mas held?**  
Positions held by Artur Mas include: President of the Catalan European Democratic Party (2016–2018); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2015–2016); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2012–2015); President of Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (2012–2016); President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (2010–2016).

**Where did Artur Mas study?**  
Artur Mas was educated at University of Barcelona, Aula Escola Europea, Lycée Français de Barcelone.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Artur Mas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artur_Mas) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q8015](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8015) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Artur Mas - Fotografia oficial.jpg by Pedro Madueño Generalitat of Catalonia (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Artur_Mas_-_Fotografia_oficial.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Artur Mas". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/artur-mas. Retrieved 6 November 2026.