List of people from Catalonia
This is a list of notable people from Catalonia and other areas where the Catalan language is used.
Artists
- Aristide Maillol (1861–1944), sculptor and painter
- Ramon Casas i Carbó (1866–1932), artist
- Joan Miró (1893–1983), artist
- Charlie Rivel (1896–1983), clown
- Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), surrealist artist
- Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012), artist
- Manuel Carnicer Fajó (1922–1998), hyperrealist with colour pencils artist
- Marcel Martí (1925–2010), sculptor
- Fina Rifà (1939–), illustrator
- Assumpta Serna (1957–), actress
- Manel Esparbé i Gasca (born 1959), artist, founder of DOGtime program
- Carlos Grangel (1963-), artist
- Claudia Bassols (1979-), actress
- Neil Harbisson (1982–), artist, founder of the Cyborg Foundation
Architects
- Lluís Domènech i Montaner (1850–1927), modernist architect and politician, designed the Palau de la Música Catalana
- Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), modernist architect, designed Sagrada Família in Barcelona
- Josep Puig i Cadafalch (1867–1956), architect
- Josep Lluís Sert (1902–1983), architect, cofounder of the GATCPAC group, professor at Harvard
- Ricardo Bofill (1939–), architect
Businessmen
- Facundo Bacardí (1814–1886), founder of Bacardi rum.
- Joseph Oller (1839–1922), founder of Moulin Rouge cabaret.
- Enric Bernat (1923–2003), founder of chupa chups candy.
Economists
- Andreu Mas-Colell (1944–), expert in microeconomics and one of the world's leading mathematical economists
- Xavier Sala-i-Martin (1963–), economist
Writers and poets
- Ramon Muntaner (c. 1270–1336), soldier and writer of the 14th century
- Jaime Balmes (1810-1848)), priest, philosopher and political writer
- Àngel Guimerà, (1845–1924), writer
- Jacint Verdaguer (1845–1902), poet
- Narcís Oller (1846–1930), writer
- Joan Maragall (1860–1911), writer and poet
- Josep Carner (1884–1970), poet
- Gaziel (1887–1964), journalist, writer and publisher
- Carles Riba (1893–1959), poet
- Josep Pla (1897–1981), writer
- Mercè Rodoreda (1909–1983), writer
- Miquel Martí i Pol (1929–2003), writer and poet
- Pere Calders (1912–1994), writer
- Salvador Espriu (1913–1985), writer and poet
- Manuel de Pedrolo (1918–1990), writer
- Joan Brossa (1919–1998), poet, playwright, plastic artist and graphic designer
- Quima Jaume i Carbo (1934–1993), poet
- Albert Boadella (1943-), playwright, director and actor
- Quim Monzó (1952–), writer
Musicians and singers
- Ferran Sor (1778–1839), composer
- Miguel Llobet (1878–1938), composer, guitarist
- Isaac Albéniz (1860–1909), musician
- Enric Granados (1867–1916), musician
- Pau Casals (1876–1973), cellist
- Conchita Supervía (1895–1936), soprano
- Robert Gerhard (1896–1970), composer
- Xavier Cugat (1900–1990), musician
- Victòria dels Àngels (1923–2005), soprano
- Alicia de Larrocha (1923–2009), pianist
- Montserrat Caballé (1933–), soprano
- Tete Montoliu (1933–1997), jazz pianist
- Jaume Aragall (1939–), tenor
- Jordi Savall (1941–), musician
- Josep Carreras (1946–), tenor
- Joan Manuel Serrat (1943–), singer and author
- Pascal Comelade (1955–), musician
- Sandrine Erdely-Sayo (1968–), pianist, composer
- Maria Gay (1879–1943), mezzo-soprano
- Frederic Mompou (1893–1987), composer
- Lluís Llach (1948–), singer and composer
- Guillermo Scott Herren (1976–), producer
- Mónica Naranjo (1974-), singer
- Sergio Dalma (1963-), singer
Fashion
Fashion designers
- Custo Dalmau - fashion designer (born 1959).
Fashion models
- Andrés Segura (1978– ), Fashion Model
- Judit Mascó, Fashion Model
- Oriol Elcacho (1979), Fashion Model
Politicians and leaders
- Jaume I Rei d'Aragó, (1208–1276), king of Aragon and count of Barcelona
- Pere III of Aragó (1239–1285), king of Aragon and count of Barcelona
- Rafael Casanova i Comes (1660–1743), lawyer and Conseller en Cap of the Consell de Cent of Barcelona.
- Josep Moragues i Mas (1669–1715), Catalan patriot, led the insurgence against the Bourbonic troops after the War of the Spanish Succession until his death.
- Gaspar de Portolà i Rovira (1716–1784), soldier, governor of Baja California and Alta California, explorer and founder of San Diego and Monterey.
- Pere Fages i Beleta (1734–1794), soldier, explorer, and the second Spanish military Governor of New California from 1770 to 1774, and Governor of the Californias from 1782 to 1791.
Modern politicians
- Joan Prim i Prats (1814-1870), general and statesman, Captain-General of Puerto Rico, commander of the Spanish Army in Mexico and in Morocco, and president of the Spanish Council
- Estanislao Figueras (1819–1882), first president of the First Spanish Republic
- Francesc Pi i Margall (1824–1901), second president of the First Spanish Republic
- Valentí Almirall (1841–1904), politician, author of "Lo catalanisme", founder of the first daily periodical in Catalan language: "El diari català"
- Francesc Macià i Llussà, (1859–1933), soldier, politician and 122nd President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Josep Irla i Bosch (1874–1958), politician, 124th President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Francesc Cambó (1876–1947), politician
- Enric Prat de la Riba (1879–1917), politician
- Lluís Companys i Jover (1882–1940), politician, 123rd President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Andreu Nin (1892–1937), heterodox communist politician
- Federica Montseny (1905–1994), anarchist politician
- José Figueres Ferrer (1906–1990), politician, President of Costa Rica in three occasions
- Ramon Mercader (1914–1978), murderer of Leon Trotsky
- Jordi Pujol i Soley (1930–), politician, 126th President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Pasqual Maragall i Mira (1941–), politician, 127th President of the Generalitat de Catalunya
- Jaime Nebot (1946-), politician, current Mayor of Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Josep Borrell (1947–), former President of the European Parliament
Sports
- Manuel Estiarte (1961–), former waterpolo player
- Juan Antonio Samaranch (1920–2010), president of the IOC from 1980 to 2001
Tennis
- Arantxa Sánchez Vicario (1971–), former tennis player
- Sergi Bruguera (1971–), former tennis player, won 1993 and 1994 French Open
- Àlex Corretja (1974–), former tennis player
- Albert Costa (1975–), former tennis player, won the 2002 French Open
- Tommy Robredo (1982–), tennis player
Motor racing
- Alfonso "Sito" Pons (1959–), former world champion GP motorcycle racer, owner of MotoGP race team
- Jordi Tarrés (1966–), motorcycle trial rider, 7 times World Champions & known as the greatest rider ever.
- Àlex Crivillé (1970–), former GP motorcycle racer, 1999 500cc GP World Champion
- Pedro Martínez de la Rosa (1971–), F1 driver
- Nani Roma (1972–), rally racing motorcycle rider and rally raid driver, winner of 2004 Dakar Rally
- Sete Gibernau (1972–), former GP motorcycle racer
- Emilio Alzamora (1973–) motorcycle racer, 1999 125cc GP World Champion
- Marc Gené (1974–), former F1 driver
- Marc Coma (1976–), rally raid motorcycle racer, winner of 2006 and 2009 Dakar Rally
- Adam Raga (1982–), motorcycle trial rider
- Toni Elías (1983-), first world champion of "Moto2"
- Dani Pedrosa (1985–), GP motorcycle racer, 125 and 250cc world champion
- Toni Bou (1986-), motorcycle trial rider, 8 times World Champions
- Jaime Alguersuari (1990–), F1 driver for Scuderia Toro Rosso
- Marc Márquez (1993–), motorcycle racer, 2010 125cc GP World Champion
- Laia Sanz (1985-), motorcycle trail rider, 10 times world champion.
Football
- Ricardo Zamora (1901–1978), former goalkeeper for FC Barcelona, RCD Espanyol, Real Madrid CF and Spain
- Josep Samitier (1902–1972), former FC Barcelona, and Spain midfielder
- Antoni Ramallets (1924–), former FC Barcelona and Spain goalkeeper (retired)
- Estanislau Basora (1926–), retired FC Barcelona and Spain striker
- Carles Rexach (1947–), retired FC Barcelona and Spain striker
- Raul Tamudo (1977–), Pachuca and former Spain striker
- Josep Guardiola (1971–), retired FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder, former head-coach of FC Barcelona.
- Francesc Vilanova (1969–), retired central midfield and current manager of FC Barcelona.
- Carles Puyol (1978–), FC Barcelona and Spain defender
- Joan Capdevila (1978–), RCD Espanyol and Spain defender
- Xavi Hernández (1980–), FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder
- Fernando Navarro (1982–), Sevilla FC and former Spain defender
- Víctor Valdés (1982–), FC Barcelona and Spain goalkeeper
- Gerard Piqué (1987–), FC Barcelona and Spain defender
- Cesc Fàbregas (1987–), FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder
- Jordi Alba (1987-), FC Barcelona and Spain defender
- Sergio Busquets (1988–), FC Barcelona and Spain midfielder
- Bojan Krkić (1990–), AC Milan and Spain striker
- Roberto Martinez
Basketball
- Pau Gasol (1980–), ACB basketball player, formerly for Barça and currently in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers
- Raúl López (1980–), former NBA basketball player for Utah Jazz and currently playing for Real Madrid Baloncesto
- Juan Carlos Navarro (1980– ), NBA basketball player for Memphis Grizzlies and ACB for Barça
- Marc Gasol (1985–) ACB basketball player for Barça and CB Girona and NBA for Memphis Grizzlies, younger brother of Pau
- Ricky Rubio - Former player from Juventut de Badalona, now a player the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA.
- Ignacio "Nacho" Solozabal - Former player of the Regal Barcelona (ACB).
Scientists and engineers
- François Arago (1786–1853), scientist
- Ildefons Cerdà (1815–1876), urban planner
- Narcís Monturiol i Estarriol (1819–1885), inventor of the first combustion driven submarine
- Josep Comas i Solà (1868–1937), astronomer, discoverer of the asteroid named 'Barcelona'
- Ignacio Barraquer (Barcelona 1884–1965), ophthalmologist known for his contributions to the advancement of cataract surgery
- Esteban Terradas i Illa (1883–1950), mathematician, scientist and engineer
- Pere Bosch-Gimpera (1891–1974), anthropologist, archaeologist and prehistorian
- Josep Trueta (1897–1977), doctor, professor of orthopedy at Oxford
- Jose Barraquer (1916–1998), the father of modern refractive surgery and son of Ignacio Barraquer. Invented the cryolathe and microkeratome and developed many surgical procedures.
- Ramon Margalef (1919–2004), pioneer and outstanding researcher in limnology, marine biology, and ecology.
- Jordi Sabater Pi (1922–2009), primatologist
- Joan Oró (1923–2004), biologist
- Valentin Fuster (1943–), doctor, director of the Cardiologie Institute in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York.
- Eudald Carbonell (1953–), archaeologist, anthropologist and paleonthologist
- Ignacio Cirac (1965–), physicist, best known for his contributions to quantum information science.
- Manel Esteller (1968–), doctor, specialized in the study of cancer.
- Joan G. Ribas(1943–2010), Chemical.
Gastronomy
- Carme Ruscalleda (1952–), chef
- Santi Santamaria (1957–2011), chef
- Ferran Adrià (1962–), chef
- Roca brothers (Joan, Josep and Jordi), chefs
Others
- Nahmanides (1194– 1270), Catalan-Jewish philosopher
- Saint Raymond of Penyafort (1175–1275), Roman Catholic saint & Dominican
- Saint Joseph Oriol (1650–1702)
- Junipero Serra (1713–1784), Roman Catholic saint & Jesuit missionary
- Josep Sadoc Alemany (1814–1888), first Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco, California[1]
- Joseph Joffre (1852–1931), French soldier, born in Ribesaltes (Roussillon)
- Pompeu Fabra (1868–1948), grammarian
- Rosa Sensat (1873–1961), early Doctor of Pedagogy
- Alexandre Deulofeu (1903–1977), historian
- Joan Gili (1907–1998), antiquarian book-seller, publisher and translator.
- Joan Pujol (alias Garbo) (1912–1988), double agent who played a mayor role in the Invasion of Normandy during World War II
- Vicente Ferrer Moncho (1920–2009) Catholic hero/humanitarian
- Cassià Maria Just (1926–2008), Benedictine abbot, one of the people in the Spanish Catholic Church who opposed Francisco Franco.[2]
- Salvador Puig i Antich (1948–1974), Catalan anarchist, executed during Franco's regime
- Jaume Marxuach i Flaquer (1906–1966), lawyer and writer
- Toni Strubell i Trueta (1952–), Catalan linguist and politician
- Joan Laporta i Estruch (1962–), lawyer, former president of FC Barcelona, and politician
See also
- List of Andorrans
- List of Balearics
- List of Valencians
- List of people by nationality
- List of Spaniards
- List of French people
References
- ^ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
- ^ "Cassià Maria Just Riba: datos biográficos en la hora de su muerte". Ecclesia Digital (in Template:Es). 2008 – 03-12. Retrieved 13 March 2008.
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