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Txillardegi

Spanish writer and politician (1929-2012) · Spain · On the map · Writers · Died at 82

José Luis Álvarez Enparantza, better known by his pseudonym Txillardegi, was a Basque linguist, politician, and writer.

Txillardegi is read about 40 times a day, in 21 languages.

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2013Medal of Merit of the City of San SebastiánAward2012Died14 January 2012Light AwardAward1987Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic yearAward1929Born27 September 1929

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Medal of Merit of the City of San Sebastián2013
Light Award2012
Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year1987

About this person

He was born and raised in the Basque Country, and although he did not learn the Basque language until the age of 17, he later came to be considered one of the most influential figures in Basque nationalism and culture in the second half of the 20th century. He was one of the founders of ETA, but in 1967 he left because he did not agree with its political line.

Country
Spain
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2012 · aged 82