Lluís Companys

123rd President of Catalonia (1934–1940)
Person human Q7981
Lluís Companys
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Lluís Companys

Summary

Lluís Companys is a human[1]. He was born in El Tarròs[2]. He was born on June 21, 1882[3]. He passed away in Montjuïc Castle[4]. He died on October 15, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (631 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in El Tarròs[2], Lluís Companys…
  • Lluís Companys passed away in Montjuïc Castle[4].
  • Lluís Companys was born on June 21, 1882[3].
  • Lluís Companys was born on June 21, 1940[10].
  • Lluís Companys died on October 15, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Fossar de la Pedrera[11].
  • Lluís Companys's father was Josep Companys i Granyó[12].
  • Lluís Companys's mother was Maria Lluïsa de Jover[13].
  • Lluís Companys was married to Carme Ballester i Llasat[14].
  • Among Lluís Companys's spouses was Mercè Micó i Busquets[15].
  • A child of Lluís Companys was Lluís Companys i Micó[16].
  • A child of Lluís Companys was Maria de l'Alba Companys i Micó[17].
  • Lluís Companys held citizenship in Spain[18].
  • Lluís Companys's professions included politician[6].
  • Lluís Companys worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Lluís Companys's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of President of the Generalitat of Catalonia[19].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of member of the Congress of Deputies[20].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of city councilor of Barcelona[21].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of civil governor of Barcelona[22].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of Member of the Parliament of Catalonia[23].
  • Lluís Companys held the position of President of the Generalitat of Catalonia[24].
  • Lluís Companys was educated at University of Barcelona[25].
  • Lluís Companys's education included a stint at Liceu Poliglot[26].
  • Lluís Companys is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lluís Companys was born in El Tarròs[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 21, 1882[3] and June 21, 1940[10]. His father was Josep Companys i Granyó[12]. His mother was Maria Lluïsa de Jover[13].

Education

Educated at University of Barcelona[25], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Barcelona[31] and Liceu Poliglot[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and trade unionist[8]. Positions held include President of the Generalitat of Catalonia[19], an elective office[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1359[34]; member of the Congress of Deputies[20], a public office[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1876[37]; city councilor of Barcelona[21], a position[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1833[40]; civil governor of Barcelona[22], a public office[41], in Spain[42]; Member of the Parliament of Catalonia[23], a position[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1932[45]; and Minister of the Spanish Navy[46], a historical position[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1851[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Carme Ballester i Llasat[14], a politician[50], 1900–1972[51], of Spain[52] and Mercè Micó i Busquets[15]. Children include Lluís Companys i Micó[16], a student[53], 1911–1956[54], of Spain[55] and Maria de l'Alba Companys i Micó[17]. Political affiliations include Republican Left of Catalonia[56], Republican Union[57], Joventut Republicana de Lleida[58], Catalan Republican Party[59], and Republican Nationalist Federal Union[60].

Death and Burial

Lluís Companys died on October 15, 1940[5]. He died in Montjuïc Castle[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[61]. He is buried at Fossar de la Pedrera[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Lluís Companys include Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium[62], an Olympic stadium[63], in Spain[64], founded in 1929[65] and passeig de he[66], a street[67], in Spain[68], founded in 1888[69].

Why It Matters

Lluís Companys ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (631 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium[62], an Olympic stadium[63], in Spain[64], founded in 1929[65] and passeig de he[66], a street[67], in Spain[68], founded in 1888[69].

FAQs

Where was Lluís Companys born?

Lluís Companys was born in El Tarròs[2].

Where did Lluís Companys die?

Lluís Companys passed away in Montjuïc Castle[4].

Who were Lluís Companys's parents?

Lluís Companys's father was Josep Companys i Granyó[12]. Lluís Companys's mother was Maria Lluïsa de Jover[13].

Who was Lluís Companys married to?

Lluís Companys's spouses include Carme Ballester i Llasat[14] and Mercè Micó i Busquets[15].

What did Lluís Companys do for work?

Lluís Companys worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and trade unionist[8].

Where did Lluís Companys go to school?

Lluís Companys was educated at University of Barcelona[25] and Liceu Poliglot[26].

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  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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