About Mikel Azurmendi
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78). Mikel Azurmendi was a Spanish anthropologist, writer, translator, university teacher, secondary school teacher and philosopher.
Mikel Azurmendi (10 December 1942 in Spain – 6 August 2021) was a Spanish anthropologist, ETA dissident, and writer. He was the co-founder of the counter-ETA groups Foro Ermua and ¡Basta Ya!.
In 2004, Basque singer-songwriter Imanol Larzabal released his album Ausencia, singing in Spanish to honor Azurmendi. Imanol a personal friend who had also decided to leave the Basque Country.
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Who was Mikel Azurmendi?
Basque writer (1942-2021)
When was Mikel Azurmendi born?
Mikel Azurmendi was born on 9 December 1942 in San Sebastián.
When did Mikel Azurmendi die?
Mikel Azurmendi died on 6 August 2021 in San Sebastián.
What was Mikel Azurmendi's occupation?
Mikel Azurmendi was an anthropologist, writer, translator, university teacher, secondary school teacher and philosopher.
What nationality was Mikel Azurmendi?
Mikel Azurmendi was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mikel Azurmendi. https://biography.guide/mikel-azurmendi/
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