When was Josep Puig i Cadafalch born?

Josep Puig i Cadafalch was born on 17 October 1867 in Mataró.

What positions has Josep Puig i Cadafalch held?

Positions held by Josep Puig i Cadafalch include: Presidents of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya (1917–1924); president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans (1915–1956); Barcelona provincial deputy (1913–1924); member of the Congress of Deputies (1907–1910); city councilor of Barcelona (1901–1906).

Where did Josep Puig i Cadafalch study?

Josep Puig i Cadafalch was educated at ETSEIB, University of Madrid, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona, Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

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Josep Puig i Cadafalch

Catalan architect (1867-1957)

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Josep Puig i Cadafalch was a Spanish architect who designed many significant buildings in Barcelona, and a politician who had a significant role in the development of Catalan regional institutions.

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Born: 17 October 1867 wd
Place of birth: Mataró wd
Died: 23 December 1956 wd
Place of death: Barcelona wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: architect, art historian, politician, professor, designer wd
Political party: Regionalist League, Catalan Solidarity wd
Education: ETSEIB, University of Madrid, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona, Polytechnic University of Catalonia wd
Spouse: Dolors Macià i Monserdà wd

Positions held wd

Presidents of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya (1 August 1917 – 30 January 1924)
president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans (1915–1956)
Barcelona provincial deputy (1913–1924)
member of the Congress of Deputies (29 April 1907 – 14 April 1910)
city councilor of Barcelona (1901–1906)
president (1889–1890)

Awards wd

Premi Martorell (1907)
honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg (1923)
Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America (1927)
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris (1933)
honorary doctorate of Barcelona University (1934)
honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse (1949)
Adoptive Son (2017)

Questions

When was Josep Puig i Cadafalch born?: Josep Puig i Cadafalch was born on 17 October 1867 in Mataró.
What positions has Josep Puig i Cadafalch held?: Positions held by Josep Puig i Cadafalch include: Presidents of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya (1917–1924); president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans (1915–1956); Barcelona provincial deputy (1913–1924); member of the Congress of Deputies (1907–1910); city councilor of Barcelona (1901–1906).
Where did Josep Puig i Cadafalch study?: Josep Puig i Cadafalch was educated at ETSEIB, University of Madrid, Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona, Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

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