Born: 1941, Elorrio, Spain
Died: April 8, 2024 (age 82 years), Sukarrieta, Spain
Party: Basque Nationalist Party
Previous offices: President of the Basque Government (1985–1999), Member of the Basque Parliament (1985–1998), General Deputy of Guipuzcoa (1983–1985), and more
Partner: Gloria Urtiaga
Education: University of Deusto
Parents: Damián de Ardanza and María de Garro