Diputació del General de Catalunya
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The Diputació del General de Catalunya, commonly known as the Generalitat, was a government committee in Catalonia, Spain. It originated as a permanent commission of the Catalan Corts (parliament) in the late 14th century, tasked with overseeing tax collection and disbursement. The Generalitat represented the Catalan community and defended its liberties against royal encroachments when the Corts was not in session.1
Historically, Catalonia was part of the Crown of Aragon and held a significant degree of autonomy. However, conflicts arose with the Castilian monarchy, particularly regarding taxation and military conscription. In the 17th century, Catalonia revolted against Spain and sought protection from France, but was eventually subdued. Despite periods of reduced autonomy, Catalonia has maintained a strong sense of identity and has seen resurgent movements for greater autonomy and independence in modern times.23
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CataloniaCatalonia from ancient Rome to the War of the Spanish Succession…it retained its autonomy and Generalitat (assembly), by the 17th century its conflict of interest with Castile, along with the decline of the Spanish monarchy’s prestige, led to the first of a series of Catalan separatist movements. In 1640 Catalonia revolted against Spain and placed itself under the protection of…
Read More…it retained its autonomy and Generalitat (assembly), by the 17th century its conflict of interest with Castile, along with the decline of the Spanish monarchy’s prestige, led to the first of a series of Catalan separatist movements. In 1640 Catalonia revolted against Spain and placed itself under the protection of…
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SpainAragonese institutions and society…this commission, known as the Diputació del General de Catalunya or simply the Generalitat, became permanent. When the Corts was not in session, the Generalitat represented the Catalan community and defended Catalan liberties against royal encroachments. Early in the 15th century similar agencies were established in Aragon and Valencia.
Read More…this commission, known as the Diputació del General de Catalunya or simply the Generalitat, became permanent. When the Corts was not in session, the Generalitat represented the Catalan community and defended Catalan liberties against royal encroachments. Early in the 15th century similar agencies were established in Aragon and Valencia.
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…taxes were administered by the Diputació, a self-perpetuating and corrupt committee of the Catalan Corts that functioned during the long intervals between the meetings of that body. The viceroys, hemmed in on all sides by local privileges and without control over the finances of the province, were virtually powerless. In…
Read More…taxes were administered by the Diputació, a self-perpetuating and corrupt committee of the Catalan Corts that functioned during the long intervals between the meetings of that body. The viceroys, hemmed in on all sides by local privileges and without control over the finances of the province, were virtually powerless. In…
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