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Bull fighting in its modern form has been around for about 300 years. However, forms of bullfighting have been around almost since the dawn of mankind.

The bullfight as we know it today developed back in the 1700s in Spain but some form of bullfighting has been around since ancient times. Roman Emperor Claudius is thought to have introduced a form of bullfighting to Spain in the first century when gladiator fights were outlawed. In about 1726 Francisco Romero became the first to popularize fighting the bull on foot and is considered the first 'modern' matador.

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It is believed that a form of bullfighting was introduced to Spain during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius nearly 2000 years ago. Over the centuries the practice evolved into what we know today. When the Spanish conquered and colonized an area they introduced the spectacle, especially in parts of the Americas.

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It is believed that a form of bullfighting was introduced to Spain during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius nearly 2000 years ago. Over the centuries the practice evolved into what we know today. When the Spanish conquered and colonized an area they introduced the spectacle, especially in parts of the Americas.

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Bullfighting still continues in most of Spain, Mexico, France, Portugal and in several Latin American countries.

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Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. It is also practiced in slightly different tactical forms in Portugal ( more Cavalry oriented) and in parts of France.

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Bullfighting, in some form, has been going on since prehistoric times. The modern Spanish form of bullfighting of today was developed in the 18th century.

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The modern form of bullfighting where a man fights the bull on foot started in 1726.

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