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Koldo Mitxelena

Basque linguist, philologist and writer (1915-1987) · Spain · On the map · Academics · Died at 72

Koldo Mitxelena Elissalt, also known as Luis Michelena, was an eminent Spanish Basque linguist. He taught in the Department of Philology at the University of the Basque Country, and was a member of the Royal Academy of the Basque Language.

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A typical day, 30 days to 23 September 2026

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise1984
Honorary Doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University1982
Honorary Doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona

About this person

Country
Spain
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1987 · aged 72