# José Antonio Ardanza

_Spanish politician (1941–2024)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> José Antonio Ardanza Garro was a Spanish politician who became the second elected Lehendakari after the approval of the Statute of Autonomy. He was in office between 1985 and 1999.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 June 1941 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Elorrio ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P19))
- **Died:** 8 April 2024 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P570))
- **Place of death:** Gautegiz Arteaga ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Spain ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P27))
- **Occupation:** lawyer; politician; businessperson; mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P106))
- **Political party:** Basque Nationalist Party (since 1979); Euzko Gaztedi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P102))
- **Education:** University of Deusto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P69))
- **Spouse:** Gloria Urtiaga ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P26))
- **Positions held:** deputy of the Basque Parliament (18 December 1990 – 30 August 1994); deputy of the Basque Parliament (8 January 1987 – 3 September 1990); President of the Basque Autonomous Community (2 March 1985 – 2 January 1999); deputy of the Basque Parliament (23 January 1985 – 1 October 1986); Deputy of the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa (24 May 1983 – 15 January 1985); General Deputy of Gipuzkoa (23 May 1983 – 26 January 1985); Deputy of the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa (22 April 1979 – 9 March 1983) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P39))
- **Awards:** Cross of the Tree of Guernica ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792#P166))

## Questions

**When was José Antonio Ardanza born?**  
José Antonio Ardanza was born on 10 June 1941 in Elorrio.

**What positions has José Antonio Ardanza held?**  
Positions held by José Antonio Ardanza include: deputy of the Basque Parliament (1990–1994); deputy of the Basque Parliament (1987–1990); President of the Basque Autonomous Community (1985–1999); deputy of the Basque Parliament (1985–1986); Deputy of the General Assembly of Gipuzkoa (1983–1985).

**Where did José Antonio Ardanza study?**  
José Antonio Ardanza was educated at University of Deusto.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): José Antonio Ardanza](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Antonio_Ardanza) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1388792](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388792) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jose Antonio Ardanza eta Patxi Lopez (cropped).jpg by Eusko Jaurlaritza (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jose_Antonio_Ardanza_eta_Patxi_Lopez_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article José Antonio Ardanza, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Jose Antonio Ardanza eta Patxi Lopez (cropped).jpg — Eusko Jaurlaritza, CC BY 3.0.

## Cite this page

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