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Miquel Roca Junyent
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| Councillor of 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 |
Miquel Roca Junyent (born in Bordeaux, France, on April 20, 1940) is a Spanish lawyer and politician. He was a key figure in creating Spain's current Constitution. He is known for his work with the Democratic Convergence of Catalonia party.
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Early Life and Family Background
Miquel Roca Junyent comes from important families in Catalonia, Spain. His grandfather, Ramon Roca Masferrer, was well-known in Barcelona for his work with books, art, and culture. His other grandfather, Miguel Junyent Rovira, was a publisher and politician. Miquel Roca was born in Bordeaux, France. This was because his father, Juan Bautista Roca Caball, left Catalonia during the Spanish Civil War.
Political Career and Achievements
In his younger years, Miquel Roca joined a secret group called the Front Obrer de Catalunya. This group was mostly made up of university students. They worked for political change during a time when Spain was not a democracy.
Later, Roca became interested in liberal ideas. In 1974, he helped start a political party called Democratic Convergence of Catalonia. He quickly became an important leader in this new party.
Serving in Parliament
After Spain became a democracy, Roca was elected to the Congress of Deputies. This is like Spain's main parliament. He represented the city of Barcelona from 1977 to 1995. During this time, he was a strong voice for Catalonia in the national government.
Working with the Regional Government
From 1982 to 1995, Roca also represented the Generalitat, which is Catalonia's regional government. He worked with the Spanish government to solve issues between the region and the country. He tried to create a new political party in the middle ground, but this plan did not succeed.
Running for Mayor of Barcelona
In 1995, Roca ran to become the Mayor of Barcelona. Even though he was popular, he lost the election. After this, he started working for an insurance company. He also runs his own law firm and teaches law at Pompeu Fabra University. He is also on the boards of several Spanish companies.
Other Activities
- He has been an independent board member of ACS Group since 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Miquel Roca para niños
