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Joan Reventós i Carner
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| 10th President of the Catalan Parliament | |
| In office 30 November 1995 – 29 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Joaquim Xicoy i Bassegoda |
| Succeeded by | Joan Rigol |
| Minister without Portfolio with Jordi Pujol, Antoni Gutiérrez Díaz, Carles Sentís Afruns and Josep Maria Triginer i Fernández |
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| In office 5 December 1977 – 24 April 1980 |
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| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
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| Born | 26 July 1927 Barcelona, Catalonia |
| Died | 13 January 2004 (aged 76) Barcelona, Catalonia |
| Political party | Socialist Movement of Catalonia (1945–1974) Socialist Convergence of Catalonia (1974–1976) Socialist Party of Catalonia-Congress (1976–1978) Socialists' Party of Catalonia (1978–2004) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Joan Reventós i Carner was an important Spanish politician. He was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, on July 26, 1927. He passed away in Barcelona on January 13, 2004.
Joan Reventós is best known for being the 10th President of the Parliament of Catalonia. He held this important role from 1995 to 1999.
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Early Political Life and Roles
Joan Reventós started his political journey early. He joined the Socialist Movement of Catalonia in 1945. This was a time when Spain was under a dictatorship.
Becoming a Minister
Later, from 1977 to 1980, Joan Reventós served as a Minister without Portfolio. This means he was a government minister without a specific department. He worked alongside other important leaders during a time of big changes in Spain.
Serving in the Spanish Parliament
In 1976, Reventós joined the PSUC, a political party. The next year, he was elected to the Spanish national parliament. He represented the Barcelona Province. He served as a deputy, or elected representative, until 1980.
Ambassador to France
From 1983 to 1986, Joan Reventós took on a different kind of role. He became the Spanish ambassador to France. An ambassador represents their country in another nation. This job helped strengthen the relationship between Spain and France.
President of the Catalan Parliament
His most well-known role was as the President of the Parliament of Catalonia. He served from November 30, 1995, to November 29, 1999. The Parliament of Catalonia is the main law-making body for the region of Catalonia in Spain. As President, he oversaw its important work.
Political Parties
Throughout his life, Joan Reventós was part of several socialist political parties:
- Socialist Movement of Catalonia (1945–1974)
- Socialist Convergence of Catalonia (1974–1976)
- Socialist Party of Catalonia-Congress (1976–1978)
- Socialists' Party of Catalonia (1978–2004)
See also
In Spanish: Joan Reventós para niños
