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Bartomeu Planells
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| Member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands | |
| In office 3 July 1987 – 2 April 1991 |
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| Vice-President of the Ibiza and Formentera Insular Council | |
| In office 1987–1991 |
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| Born |
Bartomeu Planells Planells
1949 San Rafael, Francoist Spain |
| Died | 26 March 2021 (aged 71–72) Ibiza, Spain |
| Political party | AP |
Bartomeu Planells Planells (born 1949 – died March 26, 2021) was a Spanish businessman and politician. He was known for serving in important roles in the Balearic Islands, a group of islands in Spain. He was a member of the Parliament of the Balearic Islands and also the Vice-President of the Ibiza and Formentera Insular Council from 1987 to 1991.
Early Life and Business
Bartomeu Planells was born in 1949 in San Rafael, a town on the island of Ibiza. His family worked in the hotel business.
Before becoming a politician, Planells worked in the wood and furniture industry. He was a leader in the business world, serving as the President of the Federation of Small and Medium Businesses of Ibiza and Formentera from 1981 to 1987. This role meant he helped represent and support many local businesses.
Political Career
Planells started his journey in politics in 1976. He first joined the Liberal Party. Later, he became a member of other political groups, including the Union of the Democratic Centre and the People's Alliance. These parties worked together as part of the People's Coalition.
In 1987, Bartomeu Planells was elected to the Parliament of the Balearic Islands. This is like a regional government for the Balearic Islands, where laws are made for the area. In the same year, he also became the Vice-President of the Ibiza and Formentera Insular Council. This council is a local government body that helps manage affairs specifically for the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
He held both of these important positions until 1991. While he was a member of the Parliament, he led the Economic and Finance Committee. This committee was in charge of discussing and making decisions about money matters and the economy of the region.
Planells also served on an advisory council for RTVE, which is Spain's public broadcasting company. He represented the Balearic Islands there. He also helped the National University of Distance Education as part of his work with the Insular Council.
Later Life and Death
Bartomeu Planells passed away in Ibiza on March 26, 2021, at the age of 71. He died from cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Bartomeu Planells Planells para niños
