Manolete

Bullfighter
BIRTHDAY
July 4,1917
Birthplace
Spain
Age
Aug 28,1947,age 30
Birth Sign
Cancer
BIRTHDAY
July 4,1917 (age Aug 28,1947,age 30)
Birthplace
Spain

About

He rose to fame after the end of the Spanish Civil War, and became known as the greatest bullfighter in history.

Before Fame

He popularized the use of the muleta, a red flag not to be confused with the bullfighter's cape, which is used during the kill.

Trivia

He specialized in suerte de matar, which translates to the kill.

Family Life

He after being gored while killing the fifth bull of the day by the Miura bull, Islero.

Associated With

George A Romero named a character after him in his film Land of the Dead.