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Testament of Pau Pujol, condemned to death by the French army.

Date
1809
Archive
County Archive of Alt Penedès
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACAP-25-1079
Link to the online document
Description

This testament, drawn up by Pau Pujol before being executed by the French army, is a striking document that reflects the human consequences of the French War (1808–1814). Pujol, sentenced to death, records his last wishes, which shows the persistence of notarial practice even in extreme situations. The document is witness to the repression exercised by the Napoleonic troops and to the local resistance to the invasion. It also allows us to understand the role of the notary as a guarantor of individual rights in contexts of war. In terms of heritage, it stands out for its legal typology, its personal origin and its social and political themes, and it connects local history with the great European conflicts of the 19th century.