Morante de la Puebla, named ‘Favorite Son of Seville’

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Morante de la Puebla has been named ‘Favorite Son of Seville’ by the Seville City Council. A distinction that recognises the bullfighter’s career and his importance within bullfighting over the last decades.

The honour places the matador among the city’s most representative figures. In Morante’s case, the recognition arrives at a particularly significant moment in his career and highlights his artistic contribution to modern bullfighting.

The distinction, which has also been awarded to painter Luis Gordillo, will be presented on May 30, the feast day of San Fernando, at the Fibes Conference and Exhibition Centre in Seville. During the ceremony, the Medals of the City of Seville for this year will also be awarded.

This is not the first time Morante has received such recognition. More than a decade ago, he was also named ‘Favorite Son’ of La Puebla del Río, the town with which he has always maintained a close and visible connection throughout his career.

With this new honour, Seville recognises one of the most influential and distinctive figures in contemporary bullfighting. At TaquillaOficial.com you can check upcoming bullfighting tickets and the main events of the season.