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Doña María de Gaucín

Spanish nun and matadora
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Doña María de Gaucín was a Spanish nun who, according to historical accounts, left her convent to become a bullfighter, or matadora. She is noted for her courage, beauty, and virtue, and after achieving renown in Spain, she reportedly returned to her convent without reproach.1

While most bullfighters are men, women have participated in bullfighting for centuries. Doña María de Gaucín is mentioned as an example of a female bullfighter from the past, alongside others like La Pajuelera and "La Reverte". Modern female bullfighters, such as Conchita Cintrón, have also achieved significant recognition for their skill and daring in the bullring.12

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