Porfirio Rubirosa
Dominican diplomat and playboy (1909–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Porfirio Rubirosa Ariza (January 22, 1909 – July 5, 1965) was a Dominican diplomat, race car driver, soldier and polo player. He was a supporter of dictator Rafael Trujillo, and was rumored to be a political assassin under his regime.[2] Rubirosa made his mark as an international playboy for his jetsetting lifestyle and his legendary sexual prowess with women.[3] His five spouses included two of the richest women in the world.[4]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rubirosa and the second or maternal family name is Ariza.
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Born | Porfirio Rubirosa Ariza (1909-01-22)January 22, 1909 San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic |
Died | July 5, 1965(1965-07-05) (aged 56)[1] Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Diplomat, polo player, race car driver |
Spouses | Flor de Oro Trujillo
(m. 1932; div. 1937) |
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