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Miquel Roca Junyent
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| Councillor in Barcelona | |
| In office 15 June 1995 – 13 June 1999 |
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| Member of the Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 15 June 1977 – 31 January 1995 |
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| Constituency | Barcelona |
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| Born | 20 April 1940 Bordeaux, France |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (1974–2016) Democratic Reformist Party (1983–1986) |
Miquel Roca Junyent was born in Bordeaux, France, on April 20, 1940. He is a Spanish lawyer and politician. He was a key figure in creating Spain's current democratic system. He is known as one of the "Fathers of the Constitution" because he helped write the important rules for how Spain is governed today.
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Early Life and Family Background
Miquel Roca Junyent comes from two important families in Catalonia, a region in Spain. His grandfather, Ramon Roca Masferrer, was a well-known person in Barcelona's world of books, art, and culture. His other grandfather, Miguel Junyent Rovira, was a publisher and politician in Barcelona.
Miquel Roca was born in Bordeaux because his father, Juan Bautista Roca Caball, left Catalonia during the Spanish Civil War. This war was a difficult time in Spain's history.
Political Journey
Starting in Politics
When he was young, Miquel Roca joined a student group called the Front Obrer de Catalunya. This group was made up mostly of university students who wanted to see changes in Spain. He worked alongside other future politicians like Narcís Serra and Pasqual Maragall.
Later, Roca became interested in liberal ideas, which focus on individual rights and freedoms. In 1974, he helped start a political party called Democratic Convergence of Catalonia. He quickly became an important leader within this party.
Serving in Parliament
After the end of the Francoist dictatorship, Spain held its first democratic elections in 1977. Miquel Roca was elected to the Congress of Deputies, which is like Spain's parliament. He represented the city of Barcelona. He held his seat in Congress from 1977 to 1995.
During his time in Congress, he became the main leader and spokesperson for the Catalan Minority group. This meant he spoke for the interests of Catalonia within the national government.
Working for Catalonia
From 1982 to 1995, Roca also represented the Generalitat, which is Catalonia's regional government. He worked in a special committee that helped Catalonia cooperate with the Spanish national government.
He also tried to create a new political party in the mid-1980s. This plan, sometimes called "Operation Roca," aimed to create a strong middle-ground party in Spain. However, this attempt was not successful.
Running for Mayor
In 1995, Roca was chosen to run for Mayor of Barcelona. He was a popular candidate, but he lost the election to Pasqual Maragall, who was already the mayor and had been a colleague of Roca's in his youth.
Life After Parliament
After leaving national politics, Miquel Roca continued his career. He took a position at an insurance company called Catalana Occidente. He also runs his own law firm, helping people with legal issues.
In addition to his law work, he is a professor of Constitutional Law at Pompeu Fabra University. This means he teaches students about the rules and laws that govern Spain. He also serves on the boards of several Spanish companies, helping to guide their decisions.
Other Activities
- ACS Group, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (since 2003)
See also
In Spanish: Miquel Roca para niños
