Manuel Lekuona

Basque writer
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Manuel Lekuona

Summary

Manuel Lekuona is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oiartzun[2]. He was born on February 9, 1894[3]. He died on July 30, 1987[4]. He worked as a writer[5], linguist[6], and Catholic priest[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oiartzun[2], Manuel Lekuona…
  • Manuel Lekuona was born on February 9, 1894[3].
  • Manuel Lekuona died on July 30, 1987[4].
  • Manuel Lekuona held citizenship in Spain[9].
  • Manuel Lekuona worked as a writer[5].
  • Manuel Lekuona worked as a linguist[6].
  • Manuel Lekuona worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Manuel Lekuona held the position of Euskaltzainburua[10].
  • Manuel Lekuona received the Cross of the Tree of Guernica[11].
  • Manuel Lekuona received the Manuel Lekuona Award[12].
  • Manuel Lekuona received the Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[13].
  • Manuel Lekuona was a member of Euskaltzaindia[14].
  • Manuel Lekuona was a member of Basque Studies Society[15].
  • Manuel Lekuona was a member of Real Sociedad Bascongada de Amigos del País[16].
  • Manuel Lekuona's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Manuel Lekuona is recorded as male[18].
  • Manuel Lekuona's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Manuel Lekuona's Commons category is recorded as Manuel Lekuona[20].
  • Manuel Lekuona's family name is recorded as Lekuona[21].
  • Manuel Lekuona's given name is recorded as Manuel[22].
  • Manuel Lekuona's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Basque[23].
  • Manuel Lekuona's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[24].
  • Manuel Lekuona's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'eu', 'text': 'Berrospe'}[25].
  • Manuel Lekuona's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'eu', 'text': 'Lizarrazpi'}[26].
  • Manuel Lekuona's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'eu', 'text': 'Manuel Lekuona Etxabeguren'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Manuel Lekuona's place of birth was Oiartzun[2]. He was born on February 9, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], linguist[6], and Catholic priest[7]. Manuel Lekuona held the position of Euskaltzainburua[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Tree of Guernica[11], a cross[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1983[30]; Manuel Lekuona Award[12], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1983[33], headquartered in San Sebastián[34]; and Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[13], a science award[35], founded in 1976[36].

Personal Life

Manuel Lekuona's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Manuel Lekuona died on July 30, 1987[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Manuel Lekuona include Manuel Lekuona Award[37], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1983[40], headquartered in San Sebastián[41].

Why It Matters

Manuel Lekuona is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Entities named for him include Manuel Lekuona Award[37], a literary award[38], in France[39], founded in 1983[40], headquartered in San Sebastián[41].

FAQs

Where was Manuel Lekuona born?

Manuel Lekuona's place of birth was Oiartzun[2].

What did Manuel Lekuona do for work?

Manuel Lekuona worked as writer[5], linguist[6], and Catholic priest[7].

What awards did Manuel Lekuona receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Tree of Guernica[11], Manuel Lekuona Award[12], and Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[13].

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  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dialnet author id → 59712
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P1607]]: 59712, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/312784886|Manuel de Lecuona (#312784886)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8319|autores Príncipe"
  2. 21w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981058618098106706
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  3. 21w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Basque, Spanish
    Award received → Cross of the Tree of Guernica, Manuel Lekuona Award, Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year
    Naics code → —
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