Joaquim Torra
former president of Catalonia (born 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
former president of Catalonia (born 1962)
Born
December 28, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, lawyer, politician
SpainBorn in Blanes
1962
Born in Blanes (1962-12-28)
1980
EducationStudied at Autonomous University of Barcelona (1980–1985)
2008
Notable workPeriodisme? Permetin! La vida i els articles d'Eugeni Xammar
2009
AwardPremi Carles Rahola d'assaig
2010
Notable workViatge involuntari a la Catalunya impossible
2010
PositionPresident of Sobirania i Justícia (2010–2011)
About
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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Who is Joaquim Torra?+
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
What does the name Joaquim mean?+
The name Joaquim means "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Joaquim Torra born?+
Joaquim Torra was born on December 28, 1962.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim
The name Joaquim is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Joaquim
Joaquim — December 28, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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