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Muerte de Paquirri en Pozoblanco

Pozoblanco, Los Pedroches, Córdoba

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Muerte de Paquirri en Pozoblanco

Historical milestone · Pozoblanco, Los Pedroches, Córdoba

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On 26 September 1984 the bullfighter Francisco Rivera 'Paquirri' was gored by the bull Avispado in the Pozoblanco bullring and died that same night from the severe vascular injuries suffered, an event that marked a turning point in medical care for bullfighters in Spain.

26 de septiembre de 1984

Photo: Ferminabrenesgranada (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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