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Enric 98: A Portrait of a Multifaceted Man in Conca de Barberà

An article reviews the life of Enric, a doctor, writer, sailor, and artist, who celebrates his 98th birthday.

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The article "Enric 98" celebrates the long and prolific life of Enric Sànchez-Cid, a man born in Portbou in 1928 who has left a significant mark on Conca de Barberà as a doctor, writer, artist, and sailor.

The article "Enric 98" in Nova Conca dedicates a space to the figure of Enric Sànchez-Cid, a man who at 98 years old has demonstrated remarkable versatility. From a young age, Sànchez-Cid managed a small clinic in Montblanc during the fifties, marking his entry into the medical field.
His life has been full of activities beyond his medical profession. As described, Enric Sànchez-Cid has pursued five major hobbies: drawing, writing, filmmaking, cycling, and sailing. He experienced the latter as an owner and skipper, even colliding his boats, the Esquitx and the Reguitzell, in the Gulf of Roses.
The text also refers to personal and legal aspects, such as a marital separation and subsequent financial settlements, where the Roman law concept of "presumpció muciana" (Mucian presumption) was applied. This situation led to a change of lawyers and a resolution that allowed the friendship with the article's author to continue.
The connection to his homeland, Conca de Barberà, and particularly to Lilla-Montblanc, is another key aspect of his life. The rehabilitation of a "pallissa" (a type of rural building) by Enric's descendants suggests a potential generational handover in enjoying these spaces.
The article also mentions travels, such as a New Year's Eve in Wales in 1986, coinciding with the United Kingdom's entry into the European Community. It also touches upon his first wife, who specialized in oncology, and his current partner, Teresa, with whom he resides in Tarragona.
Enric Sànchez-Cid, born on May 26, 1928, was orphaned at the age of 8 during the Civil War. Despite hardships, he has written dozens of books and thousands of drawings. His colleague, Dr. Fontanet, describes him as an "entrepreneur, inspirer, creator, hard worker, innovator, stubborn, rebel," summarizing him as "a good doctor and a good person."
His latest memoir, "Diari de bitàcola de l’Esquitx" (Logbook Diary of the Esquitx), was presented by Dr. Mercè Ardèvol, who highlights Enric's ability to evoke memories, aspirations, fears, and lost friendships in his writings.

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