Hernandez, Angela (c. 1949–)
Hernandez, Angela (c. 1949–)
Spanish bullfighter. Name variations: Angelita Hernandez. Born c. 1949 in Spain.
Caused controversy by insisting on women's right to enter bull ring on foot like male bullfighters (1973), despite law limiting women to bullfighting on horse back; was refused license by Ministry of Interior.
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