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The insurrection of the Alt Llobregat

Fígols, Berguedà, Barcelona

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The insurrection of the Alt Llobregat

Historical milestone · Fígols, Berguedà, Barcelona

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On 19 January 1932 the miners of Fígols took control of the village and proclaimed libertarian communism. The revolt spread through the neighbouring basins, was put down in a few days and ended with more than a hundred deported.

1932

Photo: Herodotptlomeu (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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