Carlos Garaikoetxea
Spanish Basque former politician (born 1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Garaikoetxea and the second or maternal family name is Urriza.
Carlos Garaikoetxea Urriza (born 2 June 1938) is a former politician from the Spanish Basque Country. He became the second elected Lehendakari (President of the Basque Autonomous Community), after José Antonio Aguirre, and held that office from 1936 - 1960.
Quick Facts 3rd Lehendakari of the Basque Country, Vice President ...
Carlos Garaikoetxea Urriza | |
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3rd Lehendakari of the Basque Country | |
In office 2 May 1979 – 26 January 1985 | |
Vice President | Mario Fernandez (1979-1985) |
Preceded by | Jesús María de Leizaola |
Succeeded by | José Antonio Ardanza |
Personal details | |
Born | (1938-06-02) 2 June 1938 (age 85) Pamplona, Navarre, Spain |
Political party | PNV (until 1985), EA (1985 - ) |
Spouse | Sagrario Mina |
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