Josep Maria Socías

Josep María Socías i Humbert (23 August 1937 – 3 November 2008) was a Spanish lawyer and politician. He graduated from the University of Barcelona (UB) with a degree in law, and was named Mayor of Barcelona by King Juan Carlos I on 6 December 1976 .[3]

In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Socias and the second or maternal family name is Humbert; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".
His Excellency
Josep Maria Socias i Humbert
111th Mayor of Barcelona
In office
6 December 1976 – 2 January 1979[1]
Preceded byJoaquin Viola Sauret
Succeeded byManuel Font i Altaba
Personal details
Born(1937-08-23)23 August 1937
Barcelona, Spain
Died3 November 2008(2008-11-03) (aged 71)[2]
Barcelona, Spain

References
  1. "Josep Maria Socias, alcalde de la transición en Barcelona". El País. 3 November 2008.
  2. Fallece Socías Humbert
  3. http://elpais.com/diario/1976/12/07/espana/218761215_850215.html -El País (Spanish press)- Investiture of the Mayor of Barcelona


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