Parlament of Catalonia

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  • 1200

    Origins of the Parliament of Catalonia

    Assemblees de pau i treva and the Cort Comtal.
  • 1213

    The corts

    The first "Corts Generals de Catalunya" (1213-1276) James I, the Conqueror.
  • 1336

    Generalitat

    the Corts were called "Generals de Catalunya" (1336-1387)
    Peter III, the Ceremonious.

  • Nova Planta (New Plan) Decree

    Philip V. Abolition of the law and institutions of Catalonia.

  • Second Spanish Republic

    Restoration of the Generalitat

  • Black Biennial

    Abolition of the Generalitat and Parliament by the Spanish Government. Proclamation of the Catalan State.

  • Civil war

    The Generalitat continues to exist despite the difficulties of the war.

  • Franco regime

    Repeal of the Statute and all institutions stemming from it. Parliament closed and converted into barracks. Repression and clandestine struggles to ensure restoration of democracy and recognition of the identity of Catalonia (Assembly of Catalonia).

  • Death of Dictator

    Franco is dead and his dictatorship is over

  • Restoration of the Generalitat

    After the dictatorship, the Generalitat returns

  • Restoration of the Parliament of the Generalitat:

    Elections (20 March 1980) and first session (10 April 1980).
    President: Josep Tarradellas.