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 died 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.
