Julio Caro Baroja | |
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Born | Madrid, Spain | 13 November 1914
Died | 18 August 1995 | (aged 80)
Nationality | Spanish |
Occupation(s) | Anthropologist, historian and author |
Seat P of the Real Academia Española | |
In office 15 June 1986 – 18 August 1995 | |
Preceded by | Guillermo Díaz-Plaja |
Succeeded by | Ángel González Muñiz |
Julio Caro Baroja (13 November 1914 – 18 August 1995) was a Spanish anthropologist, historian, linguist and essayist. He was known for his special interest in Basque culture, Basque history and Basque society. Of Basque ancestry, he was the nephew of the renowned writer Pio Baroja and his brother, painter, writer and engraver Ricardo Baroja. He is buried in the family plot of the cemetery of Bera, Navarre,[1] near their home, Itzea.