Xabier Zumalde

Xabier Zumalde Romero (27 August 1938 – 5 November 2023) was a Spanish-Basque militant of ETA. He was ETA's military chief from 1965 to 1976.

Biography Born in Amorebieta-Etxano on 27 August 1938, Zumalde was the son of Republican parents who fought in the Spanish Civil War. He started working at the age of 12 under the regime of Francisco Franco. He started out as an apprentice metalworker and passed time in the factory by building a Winchester rifle, which was later confiscated by the Civil Guard. At the age of 18, he volunteered with the Chasseurs Alpins, where he learned about the use of weapons. Later in life, he was honored for his patent on a device that aided those with limited mobility with getting in and out of the bathtub.

Zumalde married his wife, Sabine, on 4 July 1966 at the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, who was also active in militancy.

Xabier Zumalde died in Ascain on 5 November 2023, at the age of 85.

Works Mi Lucha Clandestina En Eta (2004) Las Botas de La Guerrilla (2004)