Lucio Urtubia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lucio Urtubia Jiménez
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Urtubia in 2010
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| Born | 18 February 1931 |
| Died | 18 July 2020 (aged 89) 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Forger, bricklayer |
| Movement | Anarchism |
Lucio Urtubia Jiménez (1931–2020) was a Spanish man known for his unique way of helping others. He believed in a society without strict rulers, where people could cooperate freely. This idea is called Anarchism.
Lucio was sometimes compared to Robin Hood. He used his skills to create fake documents, a practice known as forgery. He did this to raise money for people who were struggling. He carried out these actions in the 1960s and 1970s. A writer named Albert Boadella once said that Lucio was like a modern-day Don Quixote, but instead of fighting windmills, he fought against big problems.
His Actions and Beliefs
Lucio Urtubia was involved in a big plan to get money for his political group. This plan involved making fake traveler's checks. He created the special printing plates himself.
A Clever Plan
Between 1980 and 1982, hundreds of these fake checks were used across Europe and in some Latin American countries. This was part of what he called "money recovery operations." The money collected was used to support people who were in need.
The police tried to stop him and find his printing plates. But they could not find the plates. Because of this, a big bank and the French government had to make a deal with Lucio Urtubia.
Lucio Urtubia passed away in Paris, France, on July 18, 2020. He was 89 years old.
What is His Legacy?
Lucio Urtubia's life has inspired films and documentaries.
Films About His Life
In 2007, two filmmakers from the Basque Country, José María Goenaga and Aitor Arregi Galdos, made a documentary about him. It was called Lucio.
More recently, a 2022 film called Un hombre de acción (which means A Man of Action) was also based on his life story.
See Also
In Spanish: Lucio Urtubia para niños
- Enric Duran
- Miguel García
- Adolfo Kaminsky
