When was Quim Torra born?

Quim Torra was born on 28 December 1962 in Blanes.

What positions has Quim Torra held?

Positions held by Quim Torra include: President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (2018–2020); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2018–2020); Director of Contemporary issues research center (2016–2017); President of Òmnium Cultural (2015–2015); President of Sobirania i Justícia (2010–2011).

Where did Quim Torra study?

Quim Torra was educated at Autonomous University of Barcelona, St. Ignatius College, Barcelona.

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Quim Torra

Former president of Catalonia (born 1962)

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Joaquim Torra i Pla, known as Quim Torra, is a Catalan lawyer and journalist from Spain. He served as President of the Government of Catalonia from 17 May 2018 to 28 September 2020, when the Supreme Court of Spain confirmed a court ruling by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia condemning him for disobeying the Central Electoral Board during the April 2019 general election, leading to his disqualification from office.

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Born: 28 December 1962 wd
Place of birth: Blanes wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: writer, lawyer, editor, politician, opinion journalist, political activist wd
Political party: Reagrupament (since 2009), Democratic Union of Catalonia (until 2009) wd
Education: Autonomous University of Barcelona, St. Ignatius College, Barcelona wd
Spouse: Carola Miró wd
Official website: presidenttorra.cat wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (17 May 2018 – 29 September 2020)
Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (17 January 2018 – 27 January 2020)
Director of Contemporary issues research center (7 March 2016 – 27 October 2017)
President of Òmnium Cultural (21 July 2015 – 19 December 2015)
President of Sobirania i Justícia (2010–2011)

Awards wd

Premi Carles Rahola d'assaig (2009)

Questions

When was Quim Torra born?: Quim Torra was born on 28 December 1962 in Blanes.
What positions has Quim Torra held?: Positions held by Quim Torra include: President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (2018–2020); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2018–2020); Director of Contemporary issues research center (2016–2017); President of Òmnium Cultural (2015–2015); President of Sobirania i Justícia (2010–2011).
Where did Quim Torra study?: Quim Torra was educated at Autonomous University of Barcelona, St. Ignatius College, Barcelona.

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Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 11 November 2026

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