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You knew the real Zorro was IRISH, right?
"…the secret of the dashing Hispanic swordsman was that he was an Irish gentleman of noble birth named William Lamport, born in 1615 in County Wexford. William hailed from a Catholic family, and left Ireland during the confederate conflict as a result of oppressive English rule. He worked for a while as a privateer, attacking Englishmen merchantmen of Cromwell's Commonwealth. In 1643 he enlisted in one of the three Irish regiments in Spanish service (O'Neill, O'Donnell and Fitzgerald) to fight against the French forces in Spanish Flanders. He was commended for bravery and entered Spanish Royal service.
Assuming the name "Guillen Lombardo" he went to the then-Spanish colony of Mexico. Once in Mexico he developed a sympathy for the poor and native Indians. He lived amongst them studying Astrology and their healing skills. For this he came to the notice of the Spanish Inquisition, which. . ."
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Zorro, a fictional character created by Johnston McCulley in 1919, is known for being a heroic swordsman who defends the commoners against corrupt officials and other villains in Spanish California. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Zorro was a real person.
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What are the release dates for Digfellas - 2013 The Real Zorro 1-3?
Digfellas - 2013 The Real Zorro 1-3 was released on: USA: 11 September 2013
Where did Zoro originate from?
Zorro, also known as el Zorro, originated from the UK. He is also known by his real name William Lamport and was an English-Irish noble man. Later in his life went to Spain and Mexico.
What is the latest Zorro DVD?
The first one is the Mask Of Zorro and the Second one is The Legend Of Zorro
What is the name of the character zorro?
The name of the character Zorro is Don Diego de la Vega. He is a fictional character created by Johnston McCulley in 1919. Zorro is known for his iconic black costume and sword-fighting skills as he defends the commoners against corrupt officials and oppressive villains.
What was the movie The Legend Of Zorro about?
The movie The Legend of Zorro is the sequel of the movie The Mask of Zorro. It is about California's pending statehood which causes Zorro and his wife to take action.
Was zorro a true story?
No, Zorro was a fictional tale.
When was zorro created?
Kaiketsu Zorro was created in 1996.
What are the release dates for Zorro - 1997 The Anti Zorro 1-10?
Zorro - 1997 The Anti Zorro 1-10 was released on: USA: 22 November 1997
What are the release dates for Zorro - 1957 Zorro by Proxy 1-28?
Zorro - 1957 Zorro by Proxy 1-28 was released on: USA: 17 April 1958
What are the release dates for Zorro - 1957 Amnesty for Zorro 2-13?
Zorro - 1957 Amnesty for Zorro 2-13 was released on: USA: 1 January 1959
When did The Destiny of Zorro happen?
The Destiny of Zorro is a video game released in 2008 for the Wii console. It is based on the Zorro character and his adventures.
What is zorro's horeses name?
was zorro's horeses name dealibo?
