Historical personage

(Bilbao, 1907-Markina-Xemein, 2002)Refounder (1945) and director (1957-1959) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. He was a diplomat, historian and expert in Basque studies, and educated...

(Huamanga, Peru, 1711- Madrid, 1793)Court Counsellor (1768-1793) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. A key figure to understanding the development of the Basque Enlightenment in...

(Vitoria, 1733-1798)Second Lifetime Director (1785-1798) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. A prominent figure during the Alava Enlightenment, that triggered the desires and interests of...

(Vitoria, 1707- Madrid, 1767)Honorary member and Patron (1765) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. The biography of this restless character could serve to illustrate the...

(Azkoitia, 1722-1762) He was destined to play a decisive role in the Enlightenment project undertaken by the Royal Basque Society but his untimely death prevented this, depriving travel companions and...

(Azkoitia, 1733-Vitoria, 1803)Vice-Secretary, Deputy Secretary (1773) and Lifetime Secretary (1774-1803) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. He was a friend and close associate of the...

(Azkoitia, 1729 – Bergara, 1785)First Lifetime Director (1765-1785) of the Royal Basque Society of the Friends of the Country. A key figure to understanding the roots and development of Basque...