Birthdate: June 6, 1891
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Seville, Spain
Died: August 13, 1934
Ignacio Sánchez Mejías was a renowned Spanish matador celebrated for his exceptional skill and courage in the bullfighting ring. His daring performances and outstanding technique earned him widespread recognition. Unfortunately, his career came to a tragic end when he was fatally gored during a bullfight at the Plaza of Manzanares. Following his untimely passing, he was commemorated by influential poets of the Generation of ’27, notably Federico García Lorca, who penned a moving tribute titled “Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejías.”
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