Timeline of Andorra

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Andorra. BCE/CE dating.

1. 803

   Emperor Charlemagne recovers area of present-day Andorra from Moors.

   Emperor Charlemagne recovers area of present-day Andorra from Moors and is said to grant charter to its residents. After Charlemagne’s death Andorra is granted to Spain’s Count of Urgel by Charles II, grandson of Charlemagne.

2. 1278

   Andorra adopts joint allegiance to a French and a Spanish prince.

   Under terms of “pareage” agreement, Andorra adopts joint allegiance to a French and a Spanish prince after disputes between French heirs to the Urgel countship and the Spanish bishops of Urgel.

3. 1607

   French royal edict establishes French head of state and bishop of Urgel as co-princes.

   French royal edict establishes French head of state and bishop of Urgel as co-princes.

4. 1866

   New Reform changes electoral system, heralds process of democratisation.

   New Reform changes electoral system, heralds process of democratization.

5. 1970

   Women given the vote.

   Women given the vote.

6. 1982

   First executive branch of government, known as the Govern, takes office.

   First executive branch of government, known as the Govern, takes office. Its head is elected by Council of the Land.

7. 2009

   Andorra agrees to ease banking secrecy rules.

   Andorra agrees to ease banking secrecy rules to make it easier for other countries to pursue tax evaders and money launderers.