Elliot Fernandez

History of Catalonia

The history of Catalonia encompasses a period of more than 2000 years and that begins during Classical Antiquity with the arrival of the first Greek and Phoenician peoples in the Catalan territory.
Elliot Fernandez
Elliot Fernandez
He has a degree in History from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2009) and a Master's in World History from Pompeu Fabra University (2011).
Post on 2019-05-29 | Updated on 2022-10-04

History of Catalonia in ancient times

Antiquity in Catalonia is a very broad period where the history of different cultures, peoples and traditions follow each other. Within this period we will find the Iberian, Greek, Phoenician, Roman and Visigothic civilizations.

History of Catalonia in the Middle Ages

The history of Catalonia in the Middle Ages includes a stage that is both extensive and diverse. Following the traditional canons, the Middle Ages begin in 417 with the demise of the Western Roman Empire and end in 1492 with the discovery of America, but in Catalonia these dates are a little different.

History of Catalonia in the Early modern age

The history of Catalonia in the Middle Ages includes a stage that is both extensive and diverse. Following the traditional canons, the Middle Ages begin in 417 with the demise of the Western Roman Empire and end in 1492 with the discovery of America, but in Catalonia these dates are a little different.

History of Catalonia in the 19th century

Catalonia is the most industrialized region of Spain and where the social and economic struggles between the bourgeois and the working class are most important.

History of Catalonia in the 20th century

The History of Catalonia in the 20th century begins with the Bourbon Restoration regime of 1874 and ends with the end of the Franco dictatorship and the first elections in 1977.

History of Catalonia from Antiquity to our time

Tour in 30 chapters through the history of Catalonia, from its origins to the present day. We review the main events in the history of Catalonia, from its beginnings as a territory that was part of the Carolingian Empire to the current autonomous stage.