When was Salvador Illa born?

Salvador Illa was born on 5 May 1966 in La Roca del Vallès.

What positions has Salvador Illa held?

Positions held by Salvador Illa include: President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (since 8 August 2024); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (since 10 June 2024); First Secretary of PSC (since 19 December 2021); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2021–2024); Leader of the Opposition in Catalonia (2021–2024).

Where did Salvador Illa study?

Salvador Illa was educated at University of Barcelona, IESE Business School, Centre educatiu privat Escola Pia de Granollers.

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Salvador Illa

Spanish politician

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Salvador Illa i Roca is a Spanish politician serving as the President of the Government of Catalonia since 2024. He also served as Minister of Health of Spain from 2020 to 2021. He has been the Secretary for Organization of the Socialists' Party of Catalonia since 2016, and the candidate for the presidency of Catalonia for this party. Previously, Illa served as Mayor of La Roca del Vallès from 1995 to 2005.

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Born: 5 May 1966 wd
Place of birth: La Roca del Vallès wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Socialists' Party of Catalonia wd
Education: University of Barcelona, IESE Business School, Centre educatiu privat Escola Pia de Granollers wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (since 8 August 2024 · BS 23 Shrawan 2081 onwards)
Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (since 10 June 2024 · BS 27 Jestha 2081 onwards)
First Secretary of PSC (since 19 December 2021 · BS 3 Poush 2078 onwards)
Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (12 March 2021 – 9 June 2024)
Leader of the Opposition in Catalonia (2021–2024)
Minister of Health (13 January 2020 – 26 January 2021)
Secretary of Organization of PSC (since 6 November 2016)
mayor of La Roca del Vallès (3 July 1999 – 17 September 2005)
mayor of La Roca del Vallès (23 September 1995 – 5 February 1999)
La Roca del Vallès city councilor (30 June 1987 – 17 September 2005)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (2021)

Questions

When was Salvador Illa born?: Salvador Illa was born on 5 May 1966 in La Roca del Vallès.
What positions has Salvador Illa held?: Positions held by Salvador Illa include: President of the Generalitat of Catalonia (since 8 August 2024); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (since 10 June 2024); First Secretary of PSC (since 19 December 2021); Member of the Parliament of Catalonia (2021–2024); Leader of the Opposition in Catalonia (2021–2024).
Where did Salvador Illa study?: Salvador Illa was educated at University of Barcelona, IESE Business School, Centre educatiu privat Escola Pia de Granollers.

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