# Joan Martí i Alanis

_Catholic archbishop (1928-2009)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Joan Martí i Alanis was a Spanish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Urgell and ex officio episcopal co-Prince of Andorra from 1971 to 2003. He was a co-signatory, along with François Mitterrand, of Andorra's new constitution in 1993.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 November 1928 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P569))
- **Place of birth:** El Milà ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P19))
- **Died:** 11 October 2009 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P570))
- **Place of death:** Barcelona ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Spain; Andorra ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; politician; Catholic bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P106))
- **Positions held:** Catholic archbishop (25 June 2001 – 11 October 2009); archbishop ad personam (since 25 June 2001); Episcopal Co-Prince (31 January 1971 – 12 May 2003); Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell (25 November 1970 – 12 May 2003) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487#P166))

## Questions

**When was Joan Martí i Alanis born?**  
Joan Martí i Alanis was born on 29 November 1928 in El Milà.

**What positions has Joan Martí i Alanis held?**  
Positions held by Joan Martí i Alanis include: Catholic archbishop (2001–2009); archbishop ad personam (since 25 June 2001); Episcopal Co-Prince (1971–2003); Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell (1970–2003).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Joan Martí i Alanis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Mart%C3%AD_i_Alanis) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q684487](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q684487) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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