José María Urquinaona (1814-1883). Spanish clergyman, bishop of the Canary Islands and Barcelona. Senator for the Archbishopric of Tarragona. After challenging the trade treaty with France in the Senate, defending national industry, he was received as a he
José María Urquinaona (1814-1883). Spanish clergyman, bishop of the Canary Islands (1868-1878) and Barcelona (1878-1883). Senator for the Archbishopric of Tarragona in 1881-1882 and 1882-1883. As such, he defended the protectionist interests of Catalan industry in Madrid. After challenging the trade treaty with France in the Senate, defending national industry, he was received as a hero at the Barcelona railway station on 12 May 1882. Spontaneous ovation given to Bishop Urquinaona at the station called Zaragoza. Urquinaona was accompanied by Dr. Morgades, bishop-elect of Vic. Sketch by A. Rigalt. Engraving. La Ilustración Española y Americana, 1882.
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