Sol in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

"Frascuelo"

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022

1. "Frascuelo" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En memoria del
Matador de Toros
Salvador Sanchez

"Frascuelo"

que murio en esta casa
el 8 de marzo de 1898

(English translation:)

In memory of the bullfighter, Salvador Sanchez

"Frascuelo"

who died in this building on March 8, 1898

Erected by Amigos de Chinchon.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1898.

Location. 40° 25.056′ N, 3° 42.457′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Sol. It is at the intersection of Calle del Arenal and Calle de las Hileras, on the left when traveling east on Calle del Arenal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle del Arenal 22, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on the Iberian Peninsula,

in the Schengen Area,

in a coastal Mediterranean country,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

a Spanish colony,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Real Academia Española / Royal Spanish Academy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco de Quevedo (about 120 meters away); María de Austria / Maria of Austria (about 120 meters away); Caños del Peral (about 120 meters away); Los Caños del Peral (about 150 meters away); Ratón Pérez (about 180 meters away); Tomas Breton (about 210 meters away); Félix Lope de Vega (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.

Also see . . . Frascuelo (Wikipedia, in Spanish).

Excerpt (in translation): Salvador Sánchez Povedano (Churriana de la Vega , December 23, 1842 - Madrid , March 8, 1898 ), known as Frascuelo, was a Spanish bullfighter, considered one of the great figures of bullfighting at the end of the 19th century , along with with Lagartijo and Guerrita , and one of the architects of the “first bullfighting revolution”.

(Submitted on May 13, 2022.)

"Frascuelo" Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022

2. "Frascuelo" Marker - wide view

circa 1880s

3. "Frascuelo"

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.