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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Ramón de la Sota y Llano
1857-01-20 – 1936-08-17
Life & Legacy
Sir Ramon de la Sota y Llano KBE (January 20, 1857, in Castro Urdiales – August 17, 1936, in Getxo) was a Basque lawyer, industrialist and prominent Basque nationalist activist. He was also the father of both Ramon de la Sota Aburto, as well as Manuel de la Sota "Txanka". King George V bestowed on him a knighthood of the Order of the British Empire, which entitled him and liked to be addressed as Sir.
At the turn of the 20th century, he became a major sponsor of the Basque Nationalist Party.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, politician, lawyer, art collector, entrepreneur, jurist
Education
Universidad Central
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Education & Institutions
Universidad Central
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Family Child
Ramón de la Sota Aburto
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Family Child
Alejandro de la Sota Aburto
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Family Child
Manuel de la Sota Aburto
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Family Father
Alejandro Cristín Sota Álvarez
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Family Spouse
Catalina Trinidad de Aburto y Uribe
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Sources & Provenance
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