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A Basque Peruvian is a Peruvian citizen of Basque descent or a Basque person who was born in the Basque Country and resides in Peru. They trace back their ancestry to colonial times. Estimates place their number at 5 million. Their contribution to Peruvian national identity has been notable, with several Presidents among them.

Notable Basque Peruvians

 * Fernando Belaúnde Terry (1912–2002), architect and politician, President of Peru
 * José Rufino Echenique (1808–1887), military officer, President of Peru
 * Manuel Arturo Odría (1896–1974), military officer, President of Peru (dictator)
 * Pablo de Olavide (1725–1803), politician, lawyer and writer
 * Manuel Prado Ugarteche (1889–1967), banker and politician, President of Peru
 * Felipe Santiago de Salaverry (1805–1836), soldier, President of Peru
 * Manuel Yrigoyen Diez Canseco (d. 1933), politician, mayor of Lima
 * Jaime Yzaga (born 1967), tennis player
 * César Zumaeta (born 1955), politician