Luis Rouxinol (born 8 August 1968) is a top bullfighter in Portugal and averages around 40–60 bullfights a year. He was born in Pegões, Montijo, with João Moura as his godfather.[citation needed] He received his alternativa, becoming a professional bullfighter, on 10 June 1987 in Santarém.
.jpg) Rouxinol in 2012 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Cyclops of Jerez, The Pirate |
| Born | 8 August 1968 Pegões, Montijo, Portugal |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bullfighting |
| Rank | Matador |
| Bullfighting career | |
| School | Jerez de la Frontera |
| Alternativa | 10 June 1987 |
| • Place | Santarém |
| • Godfather | João Moura |
See also
editReferences
edit- Portugal News - 2002 article about Luis Rouxinol and anti-bullfighting activists
- Toureio Archived 2016-05-31 at the Wayback Machine - Portuguese site about bullfighting
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