Rafael Peralta
- July 4, 2025
- 92 years
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Rafael Peralta, 92, Spanish rejoneador.
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|Rafael Peralta Pineda (Spanish: [rafaˈel peˈɾalta piˈneða]; 4 June 1933 – 4 July 2025) was a Spanish rejoneador.
Biography
Born in La Puebla del Río on 4 June 1933, Peralta made his debut in bullfighting in Madrid on 30 May 1959. His debut was in the presence of Julio Aparicio Martínez, Manolo Vázquez [es], and Curro Girón [es]. In 1966, his horse was gored at the Maestranza in Seville, which led to a four-year hiatus from bullfighting. In 1972, he was convicted of assaulting a journalist over a dispute regarding criticisms by the journalist. After 1995, he went on to participate in approximately 20 bullfights.
Rafael Peralta died in Seville on 4 July 2025, at the age of 92.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_Peralta_(rejoneador)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.In what city was Rafael Peralta Pineda born?
- A.Seville
- B.Barcelona
- C.La Puebla del Ríocorrect
- D.Madrid
Rafael Peralta Pineda was born in La Puebla del Río on 4 June 1933.
Source: Biography section
2.What was the profession of Rafael Peralta Pineda?
- A.Rejoneadorcorrect
- B.Journalist
- C.Politician
- D.Bullfighter
Rafael Peralta Pineda is identified as a Spanish rejoneador.
Source: Introduction
3.On what date did Rafael Peralta Pineda make his bullfighting debut in Madrid?
- A.4 June 1933
- B.30 May 1959correct
- C.14 June 1966
- D.20 May 1972
Rafael Peralta Pineda debuted in bullfighting in Madrid on 30 May 1959.
Source: Biography section
4.Who was present at the bullfighting debut of Rafael Peralta Pineda in Madrid?
- A.Luis Miguel Dominguín
- B.Manolo Escobar
- C.Julio Aparicio Martínezcorrect
- D.Rafael Gómez
Julio Aparicio Martínez, Manolo Vázquez, and Curro Girón were present at the debut of Rafael Peralta Pineda.
Source: Biography section
5.What event caused Rafael Peralta Pineda to take a four-year hiatus from bullfighting?
- A.A voluntary retirement to travel
- B.A legal dispute with a journalist
- C.A severe fever
- D.His horse was gored at the Maestranza in Sevillecorrect
In 1966, the horse of Rafael Peralta Pineda was gored at the Maestranza, leading to a four-year hiatus.
Source: Biography section
6.Where was Rafael Peralta Pineda when his horse was gored in 1966?
- A.Madrid
- B.Valencia
- C.Sevillecorrect
- D.La Puebla del Río
The incident involving the goring of his horse occurred at the Maestranza in Seville.
Source: Biography section
7.For what offense was Rafael Peralta Pineda convicted in 1972?
- A.Assaulting a journalistcorrect
- B.Public intoxication
- C.Animal cruelty
- D.Tax evasion
In 1972, Rafael Peralta Pineda was convicted of assaulting a journalist following a dispute over criticisms.
Source: Biography section
8.Approximately how many bullfights did Rafael Peralta Pineda participate in after 1995?
- A.10
- B.100
- C.50
- D.20correct
After 1995, Rafael Peralta Pineda went on to participate in approximately 20 bullfights.
Source: Biography section
9.In what city did Rafael Peralta Pineda die?
- A.Madrid
- B.La Puebla del Río
- C.Valencia
- D.Sevillecorrect
Rafael Peralta Pineda died in Seville on 4 July 2025.
Source: Biography section
10.At what age did Rafael Peralta Pineda die?
- A.88
- B.95
- C.92correct
- D.90
Rafael Peralta Pineda died at the age of 92.
Source: Biography section
11.On what date did Rafael Peralta Pineda die?
- A.4 June 2025
- B.4 July 2025correct
- C.30 June 2025
- D.30 May 2025
Rafael Peralta Pineda died on 4 July 2025.
Source: Biography section
12.Who besides Manolo Vázquez was present at the bullfighting debut of Rafael Peralta Pineda?
- A.José Tomás
- B.Curro Giróncorrect
- C.Juan Belmonte
- D.Manuel Benítez
Curro Girón was one of the individuals present at the debut of Rafael Peralta Pineda in Madrid.
Source: Biography section
13.What was the birth date of Rafael Peralta Pineda?
- A.4 June 1933correct
- B.4 July 1933
- C.14 June 1933
- D.30 May 1933
Rafael Peralta Pineda was born on 4 June 1933.
Source: Introduction
14.What caused the dispute with the journalist for which Rafael Peralta Pineda was convicted?
- A.A disagreement over bullfighting rules
- B.Criticisms by the journalistcorrect
- C.A financial debt
- D.A political argument
The assault conviction in 1972 stemmed from a dispute regarding criticisms made by a journalist.
Source: Biography section
15.When did the goring of the horse of Rafael Peralta Pineda take place?
- A.1972
- B.1959
- C.1995
- D.1966correct
Rafael Peralta Pineda suffered the incident with his horse being gored in 1966.
Source: Biography section
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