When was bullfighting founded?

Answer 1

Oringinally it was the Romans then spread to England and Spain.

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.

Answer 2

Forms of bullfighting or bull taunting date back to ancient times in Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. It is thought that the Roman Emperor Claudius may have introduced a form of bullfighting to Spain to substitute for gladiator competitions that had been outlawed. Fighting bulls on foot was first introduced in Spain in 1726 by Francisco Romero who is often considered the first matador.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

It is thought that Roman Emperor Claudius brought bullfighting to Spain in the first century. It was not until 1726 that the current manner of the matador fighting bulls on foot was started.