DOMINGUN

born December 9, 1926, Madrid, Spain died December 12, 1996, Madrid Domingun. byname of Luis Miguel Gonzlez Lucas Spanish bullfighter, one of the major toreros of the mid-20th century. The son of a matador of the same name, Domingun was a child prodigy, appearing in professional arenas with small bulls at the amazing age of 10. Along with his brothers Pepe and Domingo, he became a full matador at a young age and enjoyed instant stardom. When the great Manolete, aged 30, announced his retirement, Domingun, aged 21, challenged him to continue performing to determine who was the better torero. In a classic performance, August 28, 1947, in Linares, Spain, Domingun was bested but at great cost when Manolete and the bull, Islero, killed each other. Domingun's rivalry with torero Antonio Ordez, his brother-in-law, was the subject of Ernest Hemingway's 1959 series of articles for Life magazine, later published as The Dangerous Summer (1985). Domingun continued his career with success into his 40s; though technically adept, his style was considered cold and mechanical.