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Dispatch of the Catalan Decree
- When
- January 16, 1716
- Where
- Principality of Catalonia
The decree abolishing Catalonia's charters was dispatched by Royal Decree on January 16, 1716, following its issuance in October 1715.
The fourth Nueva Planta decree, specifically targeting the Principality of Catalonia, was issued on October 9, 1715. It was formally dispatched by Royal Decree on January 16, 1716, marking the official application of the centralizing measures to the region.
Sources
- Nueva Planta decrees Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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