Events from 1641 in Catalonia.
Incumbents Count of Barcelona – Louis I (from 30 December) President of the Generalitat of Catalonia – Pau Claris (until 26 January), Josep Soler (from 26 January)
Events 17 January – The Junta de Braços (council of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia, led by Pau Claris, accepts the proposal to establish the Catalan Republic under French protection. 23 January – In order to gain more military aid from France, the Junta de Braços proclaimed Louis XIII as Count of Barcelona. 26 January – Battle of Montjuïc, decisive Franco-Catalan victory over the Spanish armies. 30 December – Louis XIII swears the Catalan constitutions, being appointed as Louis I of Catalonia.
Undated Periodical publication of gazettes translated from French to Catalan begin in Catalonia in 1641 and continue into 1642 by several Barcelona printers.
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