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Nikolas Ormaetxea

1888 – 1961

Spanish writer

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About Nikolas Ormaetxea

Lived 1888 – 1961 (aged 72). Nikolas Ormaetxea was a Spanish translator, poet, essayist and writer.

Nikolas Ormaetxea, also known as Orixe (Orexa, Gipuzkoa, 6 December 1888 – Añorga, 9 October 1961) was a Basque language writer.

Works Novels Santa Cruz apaiza (1929, Leizaola)

Essays Euskal literaturaren atze edo edesti laburra (1927, Euskal-Esnalea aldizkaria) Jainkoaren billa (1971, Gero) Euskal literaturaren historia laburra (2002, Utriusque Vasconiae)

Poetry Eusko Olerkiak (1933, Euskaltzaleak) Barne-muinetan (1934, Itxaropena) Euskaldunak (1950, Itxaropena) Euskaldunak (poema eta olerki guziak) (1972, Auñamendi) XX. mendeko poesia kaierak - Orixe (2000, Susa): Koldo Izagirreren edizioa

Literary Journals Leoi-kumea (1948, La Photolith)

Machine Translation Tormesko itsu-mutilla (1929, Verdes-Atxirika) Mireio; Frederic Mistral (1930, Verdes-Atxirika)

Screenplays Mamutxak (1962, Euskal Herria)

Short stories Quiton arrebarekin (1950–1954, Euzko-Gogoa aldizkaria)

Collections Idazlan guztiak (sorkuntzazkoak) (1991, Etor) Orixe hautatua (2002, Hiria)

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Important facts

Born
6 December 1888, Orexa
Birth century
19th century
Died
9 August 1961, Añorga
Occupation
Translator, poet, essayist, writer
Nationality
Spain
Positions held
Full member of the Basque language academy
Awards
Lizardi Prize
Also known as
Orixe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolas Ormaetxea?

Spanish writer (1888–1961)

When was Nikolas Ormaetxea born?

Nikolas Ormaetxea was born on 6 December 1888 in Orexa.

When did Nikolas Ormaetxea die?

Nikolas Ormaetxea died on 9 August 1961 in Añorga.

What was Nikolas Ormaetxea's occupation?

Nikolas Ormaetxea was a translator, poet, essayist and writer.

What nationality was Nikolas Ormaetxea?

Nikolas Ormaetxea was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolas Ormaetxea

· Wikidata: Q3356420

· DBpedia: Nikolas Ormaetxea

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