Porfirio Rubirosa
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) 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. Rubirosa made his mark as an international playboy for his jetsetting lifestyle and his legendary sexual prowess with women. His five spouses included two of the richest women in the world.