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Bookmark or Share- Manolete | Legendary Spanish Bullfighter | BritannicaManolete (born July 4, 1917, Córdoba, Spain—died Aug. 29, 1947, Linares) was a Spanish matador, generally considered the successor to Joselito (José Gómez) and Juan Belmonte as paramount in the profession.. Manolete was born in Córdoba, the heart of bullfighting country. His great-uncle, a minor-league bullfighter, was killed by a bull of the dreaded Miura breed.
- Matador | Spanish Bullfighting, History & Techniques | BritannicaThe techniques used by modern matadors date from about 1914, when Juan Belmonte revolutionized the ancient spectacle. Formerly, the main object of the fight had been only to prepare the bull for the sword thrust. But Belmonte, a small, slight Andalusian, emphasized the danger to the matador by close and graceful capework, and the kill became ...
- The false tale of the bullfighter’s epiphany | Fact CheckFacing him a couple feet away is a bull looking at the torero, a few banderillas, or bullfighting spikes, sticking out of its back. The caption also attributes a quote to Munera, in reference to scene captured in the photo. “And suddenly I looked at the bull.
- Torero Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of TORERO is a matador or a member of the attending cuadrilla.
- Spanish-style bullfighting - WikipediaThe most common bull used is the Spanish Fighting Bull ( Toro Bravo ), a type of cattle native to the Iberian Peninsula. This style of bullfighting is seen to be both a sport and performance art. The red colour of the cape is a matter of tradition – bulls are color blind.
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