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Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet

1833 – 1890

Spanish politician

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Lived 1833 – 1890 (aged 57). Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet was a Spanish politician, jurist, lawyer and mayor of Barcelona.

Francisco de Paula Rius y Taulet (Barcelona, 1833 - Olèrdola, 1889) was a Spanish lawyer and politician. He was mayor of Barcelona in four different non-consecutive periods during the Restoration between 1858 and 1889. He is regarded to be among the highest promoters of the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition and its related urbanistic reforms.

His son Manuel Rius y Rius was also mayor of Barcelona between 1916 and 1917. He is interred in the Montjuïc Cemetery in Barcelona.

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Important facts

Born
22 January 1833, Barcelona
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 September 1890, Olèrdola
Occupation
Politician, jurist, lawyer, Mayor of Barcelona
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Mayor of Barcelona, Member of the Congress of Deputies, City councilor of Barcelona
Also known as
Franciso de Paula Rius y Taulet, Francisco de Paula Rius y Taulet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet?

Spanish politician (1833–1890)

When was Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet born?

Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet was born on 22 January 1833 in Barcelona.

When did Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet die?

Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet died on 27 September 1890 in Olèrdola.

What was Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet's occupation?

Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet was a politician, jurist, lawyer and mayor of Barcelona.

What nationality was Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet?

Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet

· Wikidata: Q3753401

· DBpedia: Francesc de Paula Rius i Taulet

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