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José de Amézola y Aspizúa

1874 – 1922

Spanish pelotari and politician

Politician Player of Basque pelota

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About José de Amézola y Aspizúa

Lived 1874 – 1922 (aged 47–48). José de Amézola y Aspizúa was a Spanish politician and player of Basque pelota.

José de Amézola y Aspizua (; 9 January 1874 – 1922) was a Spanish Basque pelotari who competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

Amezola entered in the only official pelota contest in Olympic history, the Basque pelota at the 1900 Summer Olympics two-man teams event. He and his partner Francisco Villota defeated the French team, Maurice Durquetty and Etchegaray, by default (walkover). This was Spain's first ever Olympic Medal.

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Important facts

Born

9 January 1874, Urkabustaiz

Birth century

19th century

Died

1922, Cercedilla

Occupation

Politician, player of Basque pelota

Nationality

Spain

Positions held

Member of the Congress of Deputies

Also known as

Jose de Amezola y Aspizua, José de Amézola y Aspizua

People in José de Amézola y Aspizúa's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Francisco Villota

1873 – 1950

Player of Basque pelota

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José de Amézola y Aspizúa's

Frequently asked questions

Who was José de Amézola y Aspizúa?

Spanish pelotari and politician (1874–1922)

When was José de Amézola y Aspizúa born?

José de Amézola y Aspizúa was born on 9 January 1874 in Urkabustaiz.

When did José de Amézola y Aspizúa die?

José de Amézola y Aspizúa died in 1922 in Cercedilla.

What was José de Amézola y Aspizúa's occupation?

José de Amézola y Aspizúa was a politician and player of Basque pelota.

What nationality was José de Amézola y Aspizúa?

José de Amézola y Aspizúa was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José de Amézola y Aspizúa

· Wikidata: Q2275647

· DBpedia: José de Amézola y Aspizúa

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