Joan Armengol

Joan Armengol i Pal (1922/1923 – 16 February 2020) was an Andorran attorney and politician, Mayor (Cònsol Major) of Andorra la Vella between 1970 and 1971. During his term, he oversaw the population growth and the modernization of the city and was president of the local elections of 1971, when the first women could vote.[1][2]

In this Catalan name, the first or paternal surname is Armengol and the second or maternal family name is Pal; both are generally joined by the conjunction "i".

Born in Andorra la Vella, he died on 16 February 2020 at the age of 97. His siblings, Ton and Lídia Armengol i Vila were also politicians.[3] His funeral was held on 18 February.[4]

References
  1. Mor Joan Armengol, cònsol major d'Andorra la Vella els anys 1970 i 1971 (in Catalan)
  2. Mor Joan Armengol, cònsol major d'Andorra la Vella els anys 1970 i 1971 (in Catalan)
  3. Mor l’excònsol de la capital i pare de Lídia Armengol, Joan Armengol Pal (in Catalan)
  4. Unes cent persones en l'últim adeu a Joan Armengol (in Catalan)


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