Juan José Ibarretxe
Juan Jose Ibarretxe | |
|---|---|
| Lehendakari of the Basque Country | |
| In office 2 January 1999 – 7 May 2009 | |
| Vice President | Idoia Zenerrutzabeitia Beldarrain |
| Preceded by | José Antonio Ardanza |
| Succeeded by | Patxi López |
| Deputy Lehendakari of the Basque Country | |
| In office 4 January 1995 – 2 January 1999 | |
| President | José Antonio Ardanza |
| Preceded by | Jon Imanol Azúa |
| Succeeded by | Idoia Zenerrutzabeitia Beldarrain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan José Ibarretxe Markuartu 15 May 1957 Llodio, Álava, Spain |
| Political party | PNV |
| Spouse | Begoña Arregui |
Juan José Ibarretxe Markuartu (born 15 March 1957) is a former president of the Basque Autonomous Community in Spain. Also a leading member of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) during the period, he held office from 2 January 1999 to 7 May 2009. Ibarretxe is an advocate of Basque independence by peaceful means.