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Justí Guitart i Vilardebó

1875 – 1940

Bishop of Urgell and Co-Prince of Andorra

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Lived 1875 – 1940 (aged 64). Justí Guitart i Vilardebó was a Spanish and Andorran catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.

Justí Guitart i Vilardebó (December 16, 1875 – January 30, 1940) was the Bishop of Urgell and Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra from 1920 until his death in 1940.

Born in Barcelona, Guitart was ordained as a priest in 1901, and was consecrated as Bishop of Urgell on May 23, 1920. He took the oath as Prince on July 27 of the same year. During his reign, numerous improvements, such as the introduction of electricity, the construction of roads, and establishment of Spanish post offices, came to Andorra.

Guitart died in Barcelona on 30 January 1940.

There is a street named after him in La Seu d'Urgell called the Carrer del Bisbe Guitart. On September 9, 2009 a monument dedicated to his memory was established in Andorra.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Col·legi Casp - Sagrat Cor de Jesús
Positions held
Episcopal Co-Prince, Roman Catholic Bishop of Urgell
Also known as
Justi Guitart i Vilardebo

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Justí Guitart i Vilardebó?

Bishop of Urgell and Co-Prince of Andorra

When was Justí Guitart i Vilardebó born?

Justí Guitart i Vilardebó was born on 16 December 1875 in Barcelona.

When did Justí Guitart i Vilardebó die?

Justí Guitart i Vilardebó died on 30 January 1940 in Barcelona.

What was Justí Guitart i Vilardebó's occupation?

Justí Guitart i Vilardebó was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Justí Guitart i Vilardebó?

Justí Guitart i Vilardebó was Spanish and Andorran.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Justí Guitart i Vilardebó

· Wikidata: Q2402274

· DBpedia: Justí Guitart i Vilardebó

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