Francesc Macià i Llussà

Francesc Macià i Llussà was a prominent Catalan politician and nationalist leader in early 20th-century Spain. He founded the Republican Left of Catalonia and sought greater autonomy for Catalonia, a region with its distinct language and culture. During the Spanish Civil War, he played a key role in defending Catalan interests and declared the independent Catalan Republic in 1931, though it was short-lived. Macià is remembered as a symbol of Catalan identity and autonomy efforts, advocating for political and cultural recognition within Spain.