Carlos Arruza facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth name | Carlos Ruiz Camino |
| Nickname(s) | El Ciclón (The Cyclone) |
| Born | February 17, 1920 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | May 20, 1966 (aged 46) Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bullfighting |
| Rank | Matador |
| Bullfighting career | |
| Alternativa | 1 December 1940 |
Carlos Arruza (born Carlos Ruiz Camino, February 17, 1920 – May 20, 1966) was a very famous bullfighter from Mexico. People called him "El Ciclón," which means "The Cyclone." He was known as one of the best bullfighters of the 20th century.
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Carlos Arruza: The Cyclone Matador
Early Life and Career
Carlos Arruza was born in Mexico City, Mexico. His parents were from Spain. He started bullfighting when he was just 14 years old. This was in Mexico City, where he learned the art of the bullring.
In 1944, Carlos moved to Spain. There, he quickly became one of the top matadors. A matador is the main performer in a bullfight. He was often compared to another famous Spanish matador, Manolete. Together, they were the biggest stars of bullfighting in the 1940s.
Life After the Bullring
Carlos Arruza decided to retire from bullfighting in 1953. He moved to a ranch near Mexico City. However, he soon made a comeback, but in a different way. He became a rejoneador. This means he fought bulls from horseback, which is a special style of bullfighting.
Carlos Arruza also appeared in movies. He was in two Mexican films about bullfighting. He even had a small part in the 1960 John Wayne film The Alamo. After his death, a documentary about his life called Arruza was made in 1971.
His Legacy
Carlos Arruza passed away on May 20, 1966. He was in a car accident while traveling near Toluca, Mexico.
His sons, Manolo and Carlos Jr., also became well-known bullfighters. This shows how his passion for bullfighting continued in his family.
A small street in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States, is named Calle Carlos Arruza after him. It might be the only street in the U.S. named after a bullfighter. A jazz song called "Carlos" was also written for him by Gerald Wilson.
Film Appearances
Carlos Arruza appeared in a few films during his life:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1944 | Mi reino por un torero | Carlos / Fernando | |
| 1950 | Sangre torera | ||
| 1960 | The Alamo | Lt. Reyes | (This was his last film role) |
Other Information
- You can find more about Carlos Arruza in the Encyclopædia Britannica.
- There is also information about him at ToroPedia.com, an online encyclopedia about bullfighting.
- Learn about the street named after him: "Calle Carlos Arruza Named for Famed Mexican Matador".
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Arruza para niños
