Txillardegi

Spanish writer and politician (1929-2012)
Person human Q1019186
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Txillardegi

Summary

Txillardegi is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Sebastián[2]. He was born on +1929-09-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2012-01-14T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], writer[6], politician[7], sociolinguist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in San Sebastián[2], Txillardegi…
  • Txillardegi was born on +1929-09-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Txillardegi died on +2012-01-14T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Among Txillardegi's spouses was Jone Forcada[11].
  • A child of Txillardegi was Joseba Álvarez[12].
  • A child of Txillardegi was Jon Alvarez Forcada[13].
  • A child of Txillardegi was Maddi Alvarez[14].
  • A child of Txillardegi was Mikel Alvarez Forcada[15].
  • Txillardegi held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • Txillardegi worked as a linguist[5].
  • Txillardegi worked as a writer[6].
  • Txillardegi's professions included politician[7].
  • Txillardegi's professions included sociolinguist[8].
  • Txillardegi's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Txillardegi was employed by University of the Basque Country[17].
  • Txillardegi was employed by University of Deusto[18].
  • Among Txillardegi's employers was Bordeaux Montaigne University[19].
  • Txillardegi was educated at University of the Basque Country[20].
  • Txillardegi was educated at Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Txillardegi is Leturiaren egunkari ezkutua[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Txillardegi is Standard Basque[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Txillardegi is Soziolinguistika matematikoa[24].
  • Txillardegi received the Light Award[25].
  • Txillardegi received the Medal of Merit of the City of San Sebastián[26].
  • Txillardegi received the Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in San Sebastián[2], Txillardegi… he was born on +1929-09-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of the Basque Country[20], a university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1980[30], headquartered in Leioa[31] and Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao[21], an escuela técnica superior[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1897[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[5], writer[6], politician[7], sociolinguist[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of the Basque Country[17], a university[35], in Spain[36], founded in 1980[37], headquartered in Leioa[38]; University of Deusto[18], a private university[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1886[41]; and Bordeaux Montaigne University[19], a public university[42], in France[43], founded in 1971[44], headquartered in Pessac[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Leturiaren egunkari ezkutua[22], a literary work[46], written by Txillardegi[47]; Standard Basque[23], a language variety[48]; and Soziolinguistika matematikoa[24], a scientific book[49], written by Xabier Isasi[50]. Things named for him include he-Hausnartu award[51], an award[52], in France[53], founded in 2008[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Light Award[25], an award[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1989[57]; Medal of Merit of the City of San Sebastián[26], an award[58], in Spain[59]; and Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[27], a science award[60], founded in 1976[61].

Personal Life

Txillardegi was married to Jone Forcada[11]. Children include Joseba Álvarez[12], a politician[62], b. 1959[63], of Spain[64]; Jon Alvarez Forcada[13]; Maddi Alvarez[14], a teacher[65], of Spain[66]; and Mikel Alvarez Forcada[15]. Political affiliations include Basque Socialist Party[67], a political party[68], in Spain[69], founded in 1975[70]; Herri Batasuna[71], a political party[72], in Spain[73], founded in 1978[74], headquartered in Bilbao[75]; and Aralar Party[76], a political party[77], in Spain[78], founded in 2000[79], headquartered in Pamplona[80].

Death and Burial

Txillardegi died on +2012-01-14T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Txillardegi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

Entities named for him include he-Hausnartu award[51], an award[52], in France[53], founded in 2008[54].

FAQs

Where was Txillardegi born?

Born in San Sebastián[2], Txillardegi…

Who was Txillardegi married to?

Txillardegi's spouses include Jone Forcada[11].

What did Txillardegi do for work?

Txillardegi worked as linguist[5], writer[6], politician[7], sociolinguist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Txillardegi go to school?

Txillardegi was educated at University of the Basque Country[20] and Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Bilbao[21].

What awards did Txillardegi receive?

Honors received include Light Award[25], Medal of Merit of the City of San Sebastián[26], and Invited speaker at the beginning of the UEU academic year[27].

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