Francesc Xavier Bultó 1912 – 1998

Biography

Francesc Xavier Bultó was born on May 17, 1912, in Barcelona, Spain, during a period of significant change and growth in Catalan industry. He would go on to build a career as a businessman, contributing to the economic life of his native city throughout much of the twentieth century. His long life spanned nearly nine decades, during which he witnessed and participated in the transformation of Barcelona and Catalonia.

Bultó remained connected to Barcelona throughout his life, making his home in the city where he was born. He dedicated his professional years to business pursuits that reflected the entrepreneurial spirit characteristic of Barcelona’s commercial community. His work left an imprint on the local economy during a transformative era.

On August 3, 1998, Bultó passed away in Barcelona at the age of eighty-six. He was laid to rest at Montjuïc Cemetery, one of Barcelona’s most historic burial grounds, where he joins many other notable figures from Catalan history. His legacy remains in the city he called home.