Porfirio Rubirosa | |
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 Rubirosa with his final wife, Odile Rodin | |
| Born | Porfirio Rubirosa Ariza January 22, 1909 San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic |
| Died | July 5, 1965 (aged 56)[1] Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Diplomat, polo player, race car driver |
| Spouses | Flor de Oro Trujillo
(m. 1932; div. 1937) |
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]
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