# Jordi Pujol

_Spanish politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Jordi Pujol i Soley is a retired Catalan politician who was the leader of the party Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya (CDC) from 1974 to 2003, and President of the Generalitat de Catalunya from 1980 to 2003.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 June 1930 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Barcelona ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; banker ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (1974–2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P102))
- **Education:** German School of Barcelona; University of Barcelona; Acadèmia Pérez Iborra ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P69))
- **Spouse:** Marta Ferrusola Lladós ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P26))
- **Official website:** associacioserviol.cat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P856))
- **Positions held:** Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 November 1999 – 23 September 2003); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 December 1995 – 24 August 1999); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (3 April 1992 – 26 September 1995); President of Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (1989–2012); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (16 June 1988 – 21 January 1992); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (17 May 1984 – 4 April 1988); President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (8 May 1980 – 20 December 2003); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (10 April 1980 – 20 March 1984); Member of the Congress of Deputies (20 March 1979 – 12 March 1980); Minister without portfolio (5 December 1977 – 24 April 1980); Member of the Congress of Deputies (1 July 1977 – 2 January 1979); General secretary of Convergència (1976–1989); chairperson (since 1961) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown; Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg; Gold Olympic Order; Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia; Officer of the National Order of Quebec; honorary doctor of the Open University of Catalonia; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Canigó Award; honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse; honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II; honorary doctor of Paris 8 University; Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam Alaouite; honorary doctorate of the University of Lleida ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jordi Pujol born?**  
Jordi Pujol was born on 9 June 1930 in Barcelona.

**What positions has Jordi Pujol held?**  
Positions held by Jordi Pujol include: Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1999–2003); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1995–1999); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1992–1995); President of Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (1989–2012); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1988–1992).

**Where did Jordi Pujol study?**  
Jordi Pujol was educated at German School of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Acadèmia Pérez Iborra.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jordi Pujol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordi_Pujol) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q458702](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q458702) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jordi Pujol - Fotografia oficial.jpg by Generalitat de Catalunya (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jordi_Pujol_-_Fotografia_oficial.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Jordi Pujol". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jordi-pujol. Retrieved 12 November 2026.