Salvador Illa

Salvador Illa Roca (; born 5 May 1966) is a Spanish politician who is the President of the Government of Catalonia since 2024.

He also served as Minister of Health of the Government of Spain from 2020 to 2021. He has been the Secretary for Organization of the Socialists' Party of Catalonia since 2016, and the candidate for the presidency of Catalonia for this party. 

Previously, Illa served as Mayor of La Roca del Vallès from 1995 to 2005.

 Early years and studies 
Born in La Roca del Vallès, Spain on 5 May 1966, Illa is the son of Josep Illa, a worker at the Textiles and Embroidery factory in that municipality, and María Roca, who owned a small textile workshop. He has two younger brothers, Ramón and José María.

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Category:1966 births