Ramon Iglesias i Navarri
Ramon Iglesias i Navarri (28 January 1889 in Vall de Boí – 31 March 1972) was the Bishop of Urgell and Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra from 4 April 1943, until 29 April 1969. During the Second World War, he helped to keep Andorra neutral and strongly promoted a Spanish influence in the principality. It is during his time that tourism was developed. Navarri was ordained priest on 14 July 1912, at the age of 23.
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Preceded by Justí Guitart i Vilardebó |
Co-prince of Andorra and Bishop of Urgell 1943–1969 |
Succeeded by Ramon Malla Call (acting) |
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