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Josep Maria Socías

1937 – 2008

Spanish politician

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About Josep Maria Socías

Lived 1937 – 2008 (aged 71). Josep Maria Socías was a Spanish politician.

Josep María Socías i Humbert (23 August 1937 – 3 November 2008) was a Spanish lawyer and politician.

He graduated from the University of Barcelona (UB) with a degree in law, and was named Mayor of Barcelona by King Juan Carlos I on 6 December 1976 .

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Important facts

Born

23 August 1937, Barcelona

Birth century

20th century

Died

3 November 2008, Barcelona

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Spain

Education

University of Barcelona

Positions held

Mayor of Barcelona, Member of the Senate of Spain, Procurador en Cortes

Awards

Saint George's Cross; Grand Cross of the Order of Merit for Agriculture; Order of Constitutional Merit; Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows; Medal and Plaque of Tourist Merit; Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle

Also known as

Josep Maria Socias, Jose Maria Socias Humbert, Josep María Socías i Humbert

People in Josep Maria Socías's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Juan

b. 1979

Association football player

Juan Carlos

b. 1965

Weightlifter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Josep Maria Socías's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Josep Maria Socías?

Spanish politician (1937–2008)

When was Josep Maria Socías born?

Josep Maria Socías was born on 23 August 1937 in Barcelona.

When did Josep Maria Socías die?

Josep Maria Socías died on 3 November 2008 in Barcelona.

What was Josep Maria Socías's occupation?

Josep Maria Socías was a politician.

What nationality was Josep Maria Socías?

Josep Maria Socías was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Josep Maria Socías

· Wikidata: Q3323586

· DBpedia: Josep Maria Socías

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josep Maria Socías. https://biography.guide/josep-maria-socias/

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