
Dead interesting: Inside the world of Porfirio Rubirosa
The life and times of the jet-setter, diplomat and rogue (1909-1965)
- Words by: Gentleman's Journal
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The life and times of the jet-setter, diplomat and rogue (1909-1965)

The life and times of the jet-setter, diplomat and rogue (1909-1965)
A typical day in the life of diplomat Porfirio Rubirosa ran thus: up at lunchtime, dress, get in a and go to the Bagatelle Polo Club in the Bois de Boulogne to exercise polo ponies; leave for home at six; off to dinner at eight — and then on to adventures in the beds of Parisian ladies.
A typical day in the life of diplomat Porfirio Rubirosa ran thus: up at lunchtime, dress, get in a and go to the Bagatelle Polo Club in the Bois de Boulogne to exercise polo ponies; leave for home at six; off to dinner at eight — and then on to adventures in the beds of Parisian ladies.
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