Narcís Sayrach i Fatjó dels Xiprers (1931 – 3 December 2016) was a Catalan historian, cultural promoter and civic activist.

Biography Narcís Sayrach i Fatjó dels Xiprers was born in Barcelona in 1931.

In 2003 he received the Creu de Sant JordiCruces de Sant Jordi. Premis Creu de Sant Jordi 2003 "for his sustained contribution to the recovery of Catalonia from a social, cultural and linguistic points of view paying special attention to the most disadvantaged sectors". And, uniquely, for his outstanding work transmitting the figure of Saint George through various publications and initiatives such as the association of Amics de Sant Jordi, of which he is president. His personal collection, made by diverse graphical artwork referred to the figure of “ Sant Jordi” is preserved in Biblioteca de Catalunya.

Xiprers died on 3 December 2016.

Published books

References

External links Fons Narcís Sayrach de la Biblioteca de Catalunya.