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Luís Rouxinol

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Luis Rouxinol
Rouxinol in 2012
Personal information
Nickname(s)Cyclops of Jerez, The Pirate
Born (1968-08-08) 8 August 1968 (age 56)
Pegões, Montijo, Portugal
Sport
SportBullfighting
RankMatador
Bullfighting career
SchoolJerez de la Frontera
Alternativa10 June 1987 
 • PlaceSantarém
 • GodfatherJoão Moura

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.

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References

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  • Portugal News - 2002 article about Luis Rouxinol and anti-bullfighting activists
  • Toureio - Portuguese site about bullfighting