Diego Corrientes Mateos facts for kids

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Corrientes and the second or maternal family name is Mateos.

Diego Corrientes Mateos (born August 20, 1757 – died 1781) was a Spanish figure known for his actions, often described as a "gentleman of the road" who was famous for being kind to people who were poor.

He was born in Utrera, a town in the Seville region of Spain, on August 20, 1757. He passed away in Seville in 1781.

The Story of Diego Corrientes

In 1780, Charles III of Spain, who was the king at the time, offered a large reward of 100 gold pieces to anyone who could capture Diego Corrientes. This shows how well-known he was.

Diego Corrientes tried to escape to Portugal, but he was eventually captured by the governor of Seville and a group of Portuguese people led by Captain Arias. After being brought back to Seville, he faced a trial and received a very serious sentence. He was buried in the Church of San Roque in Seville.

Diego Corrientes's Legacy

Diego Corrientes's story has been told many times. He has been featured in four films, including two silent movies from the early days of cinema. The most recent film about him was made in 1959, where the actor José Suárez played the role of Diego Corrientes.

In 1999, an article was published that talked about some unusual things that happened during the process of bringing him back from Portugal to Spain.

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