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PRAT DE LA RIBA, Enric (1870-1917). Catalan nationalist
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PRAT DE LA RIBA, Enric (1870-1917). Catalan nationalist
PRAT DE LA RIBA, Enric (1870-1917). Catalan nationalist politician and writer. First president of the Commonwealth of Catalonia in 1914
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Enric Prat de la Riba (1870-1917) was a prominent Catalan nationalist politician and writer, who played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of Catalonia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Barcelona, Prat de la Riba was educated in law and became a member of the middle class. He was a conservative by political inclination and a leading figure in the Lliga Regionalista, a Catalan nationalist political party. In 1914, during the Spanish First Republic, Prat de la Riba was appointed as the first President of the Commonwealth of Catalonia, a short-lived autonomous government established in Catalonia. The Commonwealth was an attempt to assert Catalan self-rule and autonomy within the Spanish state, and Prat de la Riba's presidency marked a high point of Catalan nationalist aspirations. Despite his conservative background, Prat de la Riba was a proponent of social reforms and sought to improve the living conditions of the working class. He also advocated for the use of Catalan language in public life and institutions, and worked to promote Catalan culture and identity. This portrait captures the serious and determined expression of Enric Prat de la Riba, reflecting his strong commitment to the Catalan cause. The photograph is a testament to the complex political landscape of early 20th century Spain, where nationalist movements and regional aspirations intersected with broader political and social changes. Prat de la Riba's legacy continues to inspire Catalan nationalists and scholars, and his image remains an important symbol of Catalan history and identity.
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