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Basque ancestry of the painter Francisco de Goya

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Posted on 2017-09-29 in
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Mantxolatxiki Farmhouse in Zerain (Gipuzkoa).

Francisco de Goya (Fuendetodos, 1746) descended from Basque ancestry, as is widely known, Manuel Laborde being who first detailed the painter’s genealogical data. Subsequent studies have added to this initial contribution.

Goya is one of many Basque surnames largely widespread throughout the geography of Euskal Herria and Latin American countries. The surname Goya achieved worldwide fame, for it belonged to the great painter Francisco de Goya. (more…)

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