Basque Americans - Wikipedia
Basque Americans (Basque: Euskal estatubatuarrak) are Americans of Basque descent. According to the 2000 US census, there are 57,793 Americans of full or partial Basque descent.
Basque Americans - History, Modern era, The first basques in …
Renowned as seafarers, Basque fishermen and sailors had probably reached American waters well before the voyage of Columbus in 1492. They were among the first Europeans to hunt whales off the northeastern coast of North America.
Basque colonization of the Americas - Wikipedia
The most important nuclei of Basque immigration into the Americas were located on the Labourd coast, including Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Ciboure and Bayonne. Other important ports in southern Basque country included Pasaia, Getaria, and Bermeo. Basque toponyms in the Americas
Basques in the Americas 1492 to 1592 – Euskal Kazeta
2022年2月9日 · Basques made significant contributions to the colonization of the Americas by Spain. The Basques considered themselves noble. Their industrious nature and their strong ethics won them favor with the Spanish hierarchy who often chose Basques to …
Basques in the American West - The Basque Museum & Cultural Center ...
Basques in the American West Similar to millions of other European immigrants during this period of time who experienced difficulties, Basques wished to build better lives. America offered opportunity and hope, so they began to migrate to the United States in …
Basque Americans - Smithsonian Folklife Festival
With Basque studies programs, museums, and cultural centers in San Francisco, Reno, and Boise, Basque Americans have grasped hold of their heritage while providing the Basque Country with a global perspective of their common culture.
Basque Americans | Encyclopedia.com
Renowned as seafarers, Basque fishermen and sailors had probably reached American waters well before the voyage of Columbus in 1492. They were among the first Europeans to hunt whales off the northeastern coast of North America.
Basque Americans - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures
Basque Americans tend to reflect the conservative politics of rural western America, usually registering as Republicans. The most notable Basque politicians include Nevada's former Governor and U. S. Senator Paul Laxalt, and Idaho's Secretary of State Peter Cenarrusa.
The role of the Basques in the US War of Independence
2021年8月22日 · The Basque contribution to the American patriots in the US War of Independence could be considered decisive. Dr. Robert P. Clark tells us all about it
Basque Country, USA - National Trust for Historic Preservation
2016年5月9日 · Although most people associate the Basque diaspora with South America, since the 19th century Idaho and Nevada have been home to a flourishing Basque presence that has left a major cultural imprint—undoubtedly one of the best-kept secrets of …