Jordi Porta i Ribalta | |
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Born | 1 July 1936 |
Died | 14 June 2023 | (aged 86)
Jordi Porta i Ribalta (1 July 1936 – 14 June 2023) was a Spanish cultural administrator and writer.
Born in Barcelona, in 1967 Porta graduated in philosophy at the University of Barcelona. [1] In 1971, he became president of the Fundación Jaume Bofill , directing the foundation until 2001. [1] [2] Between 2002 and 2010 he was president of Òmnium Cultural, and between 2000 and 2009 he was Síndic de Greuges ( ombudsman) of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. [2] He also served as president of the Enciclopèdia Catalana Foundation (2011–2015) and of the UNESCO Centre of Catalonia (2010–2014). [1] He was also author of several books, best known for the political essay Anys de referència (2010). [2]
During his career Porta received numerous honours and accolades, notably the Creu de Sant Jordi in 2010. [1] [2] He died on 14 June 2023, at the age of 86. [1] [2]