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Regionalist League

political party, Spain
Also known as: Lliga Regionalista
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The Regionalist League (Lliga Regionalista) was a political party in Spain founded in 1901. It primarily advocated for greater autonomy for Catalonia within Spain, drawing support from Catalan industrialists and intellectuals who sought to preserve Catalan language and culture. The party's goals evolved from protecting Catalan industry to demanding political self-governance.

The League's efforts to achieve autonomy within Spain often faced resistance, including anti-Catalan sentiment from segments of the military and political establishment. Despite this, the Regionalist League played a significant role in Catalan politics, influencing regional and national governments for decades. It was a key component of Catalanism, a movement seeking greater recognition and power for Catalonia.1

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  1. Convergence and Union
  2. Spain - Opposition movements, 1898–1923

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