About Juan José Ibarretxe
Born 1957. Juan José Ibarretxe is a Spanish politician and economist.
Juan José Ibarretxe Markuartu (born 15 March 1957) is a former president of the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. Also a leading member of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) during the period, he held office from 2 January 1999 to 7 May 2009. Ibarretxe is an advocate of Basque independence by peaceful means.
Private life and hobbies
Ibarretxe grew up speaking only Spanish, but now speaks Basque acceptably and English. He is an avid cycling fan and has presided over a cycling club in Llodio. He is married and has two children. He is a non-practising Roman Catholic.
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Who is Juan José Ibarretxe?
Spanish politician
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Juan José Ibarretxe was born on 15 March 1957 in Laudio/Llodio.
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Juan José Ibarretxe is a politician and economist.
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Juan José Ibarretxe is Spanish.
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