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Last letter attributed to President Companys, before being handed over to the Francoist authorities (August 1940)

Date
1940
Archive
National Archive of Catalonia
Document type
Textual
Reference code
ANC1-511-T-148
Link to the online document
Description

This letter, written before being handed over to the Francoist authorities, completes the tragic story of Companys’ arrest and execution. It is a key piece for understanding political repression and the violation of human rights during Franco’s regime. The document, with its textual typology and institutional background, provides an intimate view of the president’s thinking and determination in his last days. Located in Barcelona’s vegueria, it exemplifies the connection between Catalan history and the great processes of political repression that marked Europe in the 20th century, and reinforces democratic memory as a pillar of European identity.