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Francisco Romero y Acevedo

1700 – 1763

Spanish matador and torero

MatadorBullfighter
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About Francisco Romero y Acevedo

Lived 1700 – 1763. Francisco Romero y Acevedo was a Spanish matador and bullfighter.

Francisco Romero (1700–1763) was a significant Spanish matador. He reputedly introduced bullfighting on foot and with a red cape (muleta) around 1726.

He may have been the first bullfighter to kill a bull face to face, and therefore the inventor of several characteristics that started to be used in a key period for bullfighting when the modern on foot system was defined, such as the use of the muleta (cape) and estoque (sword).

Biography Little is known about his life. He was born in Ronda around 1700.

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Important facts

Born
1700, Ronda
Birth century
17th century
Died
1763, Ronda
Occupation
Matador, bullfighter
Nationality
Spain
Also known as
Francisco Romero

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco Romero y Acevedo?

Spanish matador and torero (1700-1763)

When was Francisco Romero y Acevedo born?

Francisco Romero y Acevedo was born in 1700 in Ronda.

When did Francisco Romero y Acevedo die?

Francisco Romero y Acevedo died in 1763 in Ronda.

What was Francisco Romero y Acevedo's occupation?

Francisco Romero y Acevedo was a matador and bullfighter.

What nationality was Francisco Romero y Acevedo?

Francisco Romero y Acevedo was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco Romero y Acevedo

· Wikidata: Q2618393

· DBpedia: Francisco Romero (bullfighter)

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