Sol in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
"Frascuelo"
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 19, 2022
1. "Frascuelo" Marker
En memoria del
Matador de Toros
Salvador Sanchez
"Frascuelo"
que murio en esta casa
el 8 de marzo de 1898
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance 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
this page online
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.)
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 119 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
