# Pasqual Maragall

_Spanish politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-11

> Pasqual Maragall Mira is a Spanish retired politician and former President of Generalitat de Catalunya. He had previously been Mayor of Barcelona, from 1982 to 1997, and helped run the city's successful Olympic bid.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 13 January 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Barcelona ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P106))
- **Political party:** Socialists' Party of Catalonia (1978–2007); Socialist Party of Catalonia-Congress (1976–1978) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P102))
- **Education:** University of Barcelona; Autonomous University of Barcelona; The New School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P69))
- **Spouse:** Diana Garrigosa Laspeñas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P26))
- **Official website:** pasqualmaragall.cat ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (20 December 2003 – 28 November 2006); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 December 2003 – 8 September 2006); President of PSC (19 June 2000 – 19 July 2008); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (5 November 1999 – 23 September 2003); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (3 April 1992 – 26 September 1995); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (16 June 1988 – 21 January 1992); mayor of Barcelona (2 December 1982 – 26 September 1997); city councilor of Barcelona (3 April 1979 – 26 September 1997) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P39))
- **Awards:** Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia; Catalan of the year Award; Gold Medal for Tourism Merit; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Sports Merit; Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit; Canigó Award ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265#P166))

## Questions

**When was Pasqual Maragall born?**  
Pasqual Maragall was born on 13 January 1941 in Barcelona.

**What positions has Pasqual Maragall held?**  
Positions held by Pasqual Maragall include: President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (2003–2006); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2003–2006); President of PSC (2000–2008); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1999–2003); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (1992–1995).

**Where did Pasqual Maragall study?**  
Pasqual Maragall was educated at University of Barcelona, Autonomous University of Barcelona, The New School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pasqual Maragall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasqual_Maragall) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q355265](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q355265) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pasqual Maragall - Fotografia oficial.jpg by Generalitat de Catalunya (Attribution)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pasqual_Maragall_-_Fotografia_oficial.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Pasqual Maragall". DigiNepal. Last updated 11 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/pasqual-maragall. Retrieved 12 November 2026.