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Appointment, by Emperor Charles V, of the nobleman Onofre de Boixadors, procurator general of the Duchy of Montblanc for life.

Date
1520
Archive
Conca de Barberà County Archive
Document type
Textual
Reference code
CAT-ACCB310-51-230
Link to the online document
Description

This privilege, granted by Emperor Charles V, designates Onofre de Boixadors as procurator general for life. The document exemplifies the link between the Hispanic monarchy and local government structures in Catalonia. In addition, it shows how the Catalan nobility actively participated in territorial administration within the imperial framework. It is a valuable source for understanding delegated governance and the consolidation of Bourbon power through figures loyal to the crown.