# Josep Caixal i Estradé

_Catholic bishop_

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> Josep Caixal i Estradé (1803–1879) was Bishop of Urgell from 1853 until his death in Rome in 1879 and co-prince of Andorra during the New Reform period.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 July 1803 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P569))
- **Place of birth:** El Vilosell ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P19))
- **Died:** 26 August 1879 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rome ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Spain; Andorra ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P27))
- **Occupation:** Catholic priest; Catholic bishop; bishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P106))
- **Education:** University of Cervera ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P69))
- **Positions held:** Episcopal Co-Prince (30 November 1852 – 26 August 1879); Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell (30 November 1852 – 26 August 1879) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398#P166))

## Questions

**When was Josep Caixal i Estradé born?**  
Josep Caixal i Estradé was born on 9 July 1803 in El Vilosell.

**What positions has Josep Caixal i Estradé held?**  
Positions held by Josep Caixal i Estradé include: Episcopal Co-Prince (1852–1879); Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell (1852–1879).

**Where did Josep Caixal i Estradé study?**  
Josep Caixal i Estradé was educated at University of Cervera.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Josep Caixal i Estradé](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josep_Caixal_i_Estrad%C3%A9) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q330398](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q330398) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: José Caixal (cropped).png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jos%C3%A9_Caixal_(cropped).png)

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## Cite this page

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