Josep Margarit

Josep de Margarit i de Biure (1602, Castelló d'Empúries–1685, Perpignan) was a leader of the Catalan forces in the Reapers' War.

He led the Catalan attack on Constantí, and took part in the Siege of Lleida and the Battle of Montmeló.

In 1641, Louis XIII of France made him Governor of Catalonia.

In later life, Louis XIV of France made him Lord of Thuir.

Sources 
entry at Biographie Rousillonaise (French)
Serrano, Angela Josep Margarit, un patriota catala a la revolta dels Segadors (Spanish)

Further reading 
Pella i Forgas, Josep Un baro illustre: Josep Margant i Biure, Barcelona, 1875 

Category:1602 births
Category:1685 deaths
Category:Catalan soldiers
Category:People of the Reapers' War
Category:People from Alt Empordà