Conclusion of the Courts of Catalonia
- When
- 1706
- Where
- Principality of Catalonia
- Episodes
- 2
The Corts of Catalonia concluded in 1706, presided over by Archduke Charles as Charles III. This session promulgated the final Catalan constitutions, including specific trade regulations, during the War of the Spanish Succession.
Episodes
- Conclusion of the Corts
The Corts of Catalonia concluded in 1706, presided over by Archduke Charles as Charles III, marking the end of the 1705-1706 session.
- Promulgation of Final Constitutions
The 1705-1706 Corts promulgated the last Catalan constitutions, including specific trade and postal regulations like Constitution 22/1706.
Background and detail
Legal Authority of the Courts. The Constitutions of Catalonia were laws passed by the General Court, continuing a tradition dating back to 1283. The 1705-1706 session was the last to promulgate these laws, asserting that only the Courts had the power to amend or repeal them, even against royal orders.
Specific Decisions. The 1706 session included specific legislative acts, such as Constitution 22/1706, which regulated postal services and trade. It prohibited royal officers from opening letters and mandated specific currency for postal fees, reflecting the Courts' control over administrative and economic matters.
People involved
- Corts of Catalonia · Parliamentary body promulgating the final constitutions
Sources
- Constitutions of Catalonia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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