De Martin Ugalde

About Martin Ugalde

Birth

1921

Death

2004

First book

1961

Years writing

65

Basque writer

Martin Ugalde was born in Andoáin and had a prolific career as a writer, journalist, and politician.

His literary work is noted for its deep connection to Basque culture and identity.

He spent a significant period in Venezuela, which gave him dual nationality and a multicultural perspective.

Beyond his role as an author, he dedicated part of his life to teaching as a university professor.

He is remembered for his fundamental role in the creation of the newspaper Euskaldunon Egunkaria.