# Death of Alain Montcouquiol, pioneer of French bullfighting, at 81

> Alain Montcouquiol, matador known as Nimeno I and writer, died on November 5 at the age of 81. He embodied French bullfighting alongside Simon Casas.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 5 November 2026 at 18:12. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 18:12.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 18:12
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 18:12
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/10681-death-of-alain-montcouquiol-pioneer-of-french-bullfighting-at-81

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Alain Montcouquiol, pionnier de la tauromachie française et écrivain, disparaît à l’âge de 81 ans](https://www.midilibre.fr/2026/11/05/alain-montcouquiol-pionnier-de-la-tauromachie-francaise-et-ecrivain-disparait-a-lage-de-81-ans-13638244.php) — Midi Libre, 5 November 2026 at 18:12

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