Xavier Eritja


Francesc Xavier Eritja i Ciuró is a Spanish historian and politician from Catalonia who serves as a Member of the Congress of Deputies of Spain.

Early life

Eritja was born on 26 March 1970 in Sallent, Catalonia. He holds a degree in history from the University of Barcelona, a degree in medieval history from the University of Toulouse, and a postgraduate qualification in cultural management from the University of Lleida.

Career

Eritja worked for the Catalan health service's administrative planning unit.
Eritja is a member of the Catalan National Assembly, Òmnium Cultural, and Ateneu Popular de Ponent. He contested the 2015 general election as a Republican Left of Catalonia–Catalonia Yes electoral alliance candidate in the Province of Lleida and was elected to the Congress of Deputies. He was re-elected at the 2016 and 2019 general elections.