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A Basque Peruvian is a Peruvian citizen of Basque descent or a Basque person who was born in the Basque Country and resides in Peru. They trace back their ancestry to colonial times.[1] Estimates place their number at 5 million.[2] Their contribution to Peruvian national identity has been notable, with several Presidents among them.[3]
Notable Basque Peruvians[edit]
- Fernando Belaúnde Terry (1912–2002), architect and politician, President of Peru
- José Rufino Echenique (1808–1887), military officer, President of Peru
- Manuel Arturo Odría (1896–1974), military officer, President of Peru (dictator)
- Pablo de Olavide (1725–1803), politician, lawyer and writer
- Manuel Prado Ugarteche (1889–1967), banker and politician, President of Peru
- Felipe Santiago de Salaverry (1805–1836), soldier, President of Peru
- Manuel Yrigoyen Diez Canseco (d. 1933), politician, mayor of Lima
- Jaime Yzaga (born 1967), tennis player
- César Zumaeta (born 1955), politician
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.espejodelperu.com.pe/Poblacion-del-Peru/Inmigracion-Vasca-al-Peru.htm / Los vascos en el Perú
- ^ Inmigración Vasca al Perú.
- ^ Basque history in Peru (in Spanish)
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