When was Jesús María de Leizaola born?

Jesús María de Leizaola was born on 7 September 1896 in San Sebastián.

What positions has Jesús María de Leizaola held?

Positions held by Jesús María de Leizaola include: deputy of the Basque Parliament (1980–1980); President of the Basque Autonomous Community (1960–1980); Vicepresident of the Basque Autonomus Community (1936–1960); Member of the Cortes republicanas (1933–1934); Member of the Cortes republicanas (1931–1933).

Where did Jesús María de Leizaola study?

Jesús María de Leizaola was educated at University of Valladolid.

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Jesús María de Leizaola

Spanish politician (1896-1989)

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Jesús María de Leizaola Sánchez was a Spanish politician and was named President of the Basque Government in exile after José Antonio Aguirre's death in 1960.

Quick facts

Born: 7 September 1896 wd
Place of birth: San Sebastián wd
Died: 16 March 1989 wd
Place of death: San Sebastián wd
Citizenship: Spain wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Basque Nationalist Party wd
Education: University of Valladolid wd
Spouse: María del Coro Loidi wd

Positions held wd

deputy of the Basque Parliament (31 March 1980 – 19 September 1980)
President of the Basque Autonomous Community (22 March 1960 – 9 April 1980)
Vicepresident of the Basque Autonomus Community (9 October 1936 – 22 March 1960)
Member of the Cortes republicanas (7 December 1933 – 27 June 1934)
Member of the Cortes republicanas (12 July 1931 – 9 October 1933)

Awards wd

Cross of the Tree of Guernica (1986)

Questions

When was Jesús María de Leizaola born?: Jesús María de Leizaola was born on 7 September 1896 in San Sebastián.
What positions has Jesús María de Leizaola held?: Positions held by Jesús María de Leizaola include: deputy of the Basque Parliament (1980–1980); President of the Basque Autonomous Community (1960–1980); Vicepresident of the Basque Autonomus Community (1936–1960); Member of the Cortes republicanas (1933–1934); Member of the Cortes republicanas (1931–1933).
Where did Jesús María de Leizaola study?: Jesús María de Leizaola was educated at University of Valladolid.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 12 November 2026

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