[1 I would like to see an author like Doug Nye or Karl Ludvigsen or Chris Nixon do some really first class biographies on these drivers...they deserve it. He often needed several cars to finish a race. Alfonso De Portago Birthday and Date of Death. Portago was born in London, he was educated at Biarritz,[10] in France. Alfonso de Portago, weathering rainstorm during practice under improvised "umbrella", Cuban GP 1957. Name: Alfonso de Portago (Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis of Portago) Nationality: Spain Date of birth: October 11, 1928 – London, England Date of death: May 12, 1957 – near Guidizzolo, Mantua, Italy. The car was equipped with a 3.4-liter four cylinder engine. Portago also won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 1957 FIBT World Championships in St. Moritz. With de Portago steering, the two-man bob finished fourth to the surprise of the traditional teams, missing out on a medal by 0.16 seconds. Originally put out on a Riverside LP, it was reissued on CD by Ace Records just a few years ago. Never mind the driving, the steeplechasing, the bobsledding, the athletic side of things, never mind being fluent in 4 languages. "Alfonso de Portago is a well-known Spanish driver that lives in Paris. His full name was Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton: for short, the Marquis de Portago. Jul 3, 2019 - Explore The Technique Of Motor Racing's board "1-Alfonso De Portago", followed by 182 people on Pinterest. The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 – 1980. His Spanish father was Antonio Cabeza de Vaca. Silea. Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Ángel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Carvajal y Are, Conde de la Mejorada, Marqués de Portago, (* 11. Marquis de Portago was the 17th nobleman in a line of Spanish elite. Personally Hand Developed and Matted Original Photograph by Tom Burnside (on matte). Note the use of 55-gallon drums for course markers. p. 558. Birthday: October 11, 1928 Date of Death: May 12, 1957 Age at Death: 28 Twenty more were injured. He and his co-driver Edmund Nelson were killed on 12 May 1957[16] in a crash during that year's Mille Miglia, in a straight road section between Cerlongo and Guidizzolo, in the communal territory of Cavriana[10] about 70 km from Brescia, the start and finish point of the event race. Cabeza de Vaca y Fernández de Córdoba, Vicente 'Marqués de Portago' (Madrid, 1864-1921). Ligazóns externas. [10] He later raced alone in a personal Ferrari Sport model at the 1954 1000 km Buenos Aires. [6], The Marquess of Portago was seen by many as a true playboy of his time;[7] "a tall, handsome and wealthy Spanish aristocrat who captured everybody's imagination". His mother, Olga Leighton, was an Irish nurse. The Ferrari of Peter Collins and photographer Louis Klemantaski roars past the crowds … p. 558. Portago was killed moments later while overcoming the turn at 150 km / h. The picture was called the kiss of death. [18], Once Portago commented, "I won't die in an accident. [19][20][21] Barbara de Portago subsequently married, in 1984, actor and playwright Jason Harrison Grant,[22] and, after their divorce, married in 1991 (divorced 1994) investment banker William James Tapert.[23][24][25]. This site is close to the town of Biarritz where he grew up. Mai 1957 nahe Guidizzolo, Italien) war ein spanischer Automobilrennfahrer und Bobsportler . This site is close to the town of Biarritz where he grew up. The young age of the marquess who was 28 at the time of his death combined with his status as a sex symbol[5] caused a shock amongst many, having several tributes and landmarks named after him, most notably the "Portago curve" at Jarama racetrack. [citation needed] A tire blew on Portago's third-place[16][17] Ferrari 335 S causing it to spin into the crowd lining the highway. Books about De Portago and Von Tripps - posted in TNFs Archive: Does anyone out there in Atlas F1 land know about any books that are available about Alfonso De Portago and Wolfgang Von Tripps? Alfonso de Portago - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton Marquis of Portago best known as Alfonso de Portago 11 October 1928 Mar 30, 2016 - Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Le Mans Formula 1 Books/Publications. Coat of Arms as Marquess of Portago (1943-1957), Complete Formula One World Championship results, Robert Grey Reynolds Jr: Marqués de Portago - Spanish Ferrari Driver and Playboy p. 18, Or fourth-place, media did not make it clear at the time, Vicente Sartorius, 4th Marquess of Mariño, José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, Vanity Fair: Portago, el ahijado de Alfonso XIII (y primo de Isabel Sartorius) que amaba la velocidad - 19 August 2018, ABC: Golf en "Puerta de Hierro" - 20 February 1932, The Rake: Full Marquess - Alfonso de Portage - November 2016 - Ed Cripps, El Mundo: El hijo de Soledad Cabeza de Vaca, marquesa de Moratalla, denuncia su "secuestro" - 26 August 2017, Movistar+ - Informe Robinson: Marqués de Portago (Ed McDonough on Portago), "Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, marchese di Portago", "Marquesa de Moratalla, owner of Gold Cup hero The Fellow, dies aged 87", "Barbara de Portago, 'a Real Doer' With a Flair for Parties", "After Growing Up at Versailles, Barbara De Portago Has Become the Sun Queen of New York Society", "Gerald Van der Kemp, 89, Versailles' Restorer", Diccionario de la Real Academia de la Historia (DBE) Biografías: Alfonso Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) - 26 June 1952, The memorial at the site of the accident near Guidizzolo, Bobsleigh two-man world championship medalists since 1931, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alfonso_de_Portago&oldid=1013163389, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2021, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 March 2021, at 11:12. Alfonso de Portago, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans, 11 June 1955. Besides De Portago and his navigator Edmund Nelson, ten spectators – among them five children who were in the first group of spectators – lost their lives. She subsequently married the philanthropist Milton Petrie. Unfortunately, Stan passed away in April 1991 and I have always wondered which may have been the subsequent faith of the material he has gathered. Ed McDonough has probed deeply into the life and times of the Marquis de Portago, met with his widow and other family and colleagues. This is one of the last photos taken of Alfonso De Portago in his Ferrari at the 1957 Mille Miglia. Find the perfect Marquis Alfonso De Portago stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. [26] However, de Portago was also dating actress Linda Christian, actor Tyrone Power's ex-wife. The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 – 1980. He was travelling at 240 km/h (150 mph) when the tire went flat. Portago's body was in two sections. Alfonso De Portago was born on October 11, 1928 and died on May 12, 1957. New York: Penguin Books. Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marqués de Portago, máis coñecido como Alfonso de Portago, nado en Londres o 11 de outubro de 1928 e finado en Italia o 12 de maio de 1957, foi un piloto de carreiras español . He was buried in Madrid in the Cementerio Sacramental de San Isidro but was moved in 1968 to Arcangues, France, to the Panteon. Alfonso Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, the 17th Marquis de Portago, was the son of a Spanish nobleman and an Irishwoman. His unceasing curiosity and daring bravado saw him tackle the Cresta run at St. Moritz and his Spanish Olympic bobsleigh team for 1956 finished fractions of a second out of the medals. See more ideas about race cars, ferrari racing, racing. He married in 1973 (and divorced in 1978) Sorbonne-educated society fundraiser and costume- and set-designer Barbara, daughter of German nobleman Henrik von Schlubach. Alfonso de Portago Final Championship Results. Alfonso Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, 11th Marquess of Portago, GE (11 October 1928 – 12 May 1957), best known as Alfonso de Portago, was a Spanish aristocrat, … Books about De Portago and Von Tripps - posted in TNFs Archive: Does anyone out there in Atlas F1 land know about any books that are available about Alfonso De Portago and Wolfgang Von Tripps? Born in London, he was educated at Biarritz, in France. A Portago curve (#9) is also shown on the Jarama motor racing circuit in Spain. [11] He became articulate in four languages. Min deposit £10. Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, Marquis of Portago, best known as Alfonso de Portago (October 11, 1928 – May 12, 1957) was a racing driver from Spain. Join Facebook to connect with Alfonso de Portago and others you may know. Alfonso de Portago was born on October 11, 1928 in London, England as Alfonso Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton. The Portago curve at the St. Moritz-Celerina Olympic Bobrun is named in his honor for his foundation's efforts to renovate the lower portion of the track. Not long after this photo was taken, a sudden tire deflation caused him to lose control of his car resulting in one of the worst racing accidents in history. [12] De Portago won a bet at the age of 17 when he flew his plane beneath London Tower Bridge. Divorced from Randolph in 1946, she was notorious for her affairs with prominent and wealthy men, including Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, William Paley and John Hay “Jock” Whitney (during the war); Prince Aly Khan, L'ultima corsa. “I couldn’t agree with you more,” Portago said. I discovered this image on the web and found it rather poignant. Leigh was eleven years his senior. He participated twice in the Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree as a gentleman jockey, although he found keeping his weight down to be a struggle. He died on May 12, 1957 in Italy. More than anything, I was struck by how serious racing has become. “I couldn’t agree with you more,” Portago said. Alfonso de Portago. [13] Olga's first husband, Frank Mackey was more than 40 years older than she was. ‎The 17th Marquis de Portago was a scion of Spanish nobility who led a reckless life of adventure and died at 28 in 1957. He had spent years as an international equestrian. The second 335 S, driven by Alfonso de Portago and Edmont Nelson, was always up among the leaders, but about 10 km from the finish, a tyre blowout caused the car to charge off the road and into a group of spectators, killing nine onlookers and the crew. Abogado y político, afiliado al Partido Liberal Conservador. Select from premium Marquis Alfonso De Portago of the highest quality. The car failed to finish due to a bad engine valve. Alfonso de Portago, el 'James Dean' español, tuvo una vida apasionante pese a fallecer con 28 años: multideportista con éxitos en distintos deportes y una ajetreada vida amorosa. He died on May 12, 1957 in Italy. The “piece of fiction” is Purdy’s “Blood Sport,” from the July 27, 1957 Saturday Evening Post: "Bobsled: Two-man". Alfonso de Portago (de son nom complet Antonio Vicente Eduardo Angel Blas Francisco de Borja Cabeza De Vaca y Leighton Carvajal y Are, Comte de la Mejorada, Marquis de Portago), plus connu sous son surnom de Fon de Portago, né le 11 octobre 1928 à Londres, où il résidait, et mort le 12 mai 1957 près de Guidizzolo, en Italie, est un pilote automobile espagnol. He died during half time at a polo match at a young age. Two of the dead children were hit by a concrete highway milestone that was ripped from the ground by Portago's car and thrown into the crowd. The “piece of fiction” is Purdy’s “Blood … Among sports car enthusiasts, de Portago was known as a two-car man, because of the many burned-out brakes, clutches, transmissions, and wrecked cars for which he was responsible. Oktober 1928 in London; † 12. The car was equipped with a 3.4-liter four cylinder engine. Alfonso de Portago. Nelson countered this assertion, saying de Portago would not live to be 30. The fellow does everything fabulously well. This book is the first fully researched biography of Alfonso de Portago. Alfonso de Portago (1928-1957) was a Spanish aristocrat and millionaire who was active in racing between 1953 and 1957, achieving some notable results. That alone was enough to guarantee a place in racing notoriety. Alfonso de Portago F1 Seasons Summary. Over the last 50 years, many myths and fantasies have found their way into print about the nature of the man and his activities, on and off the sporting field. 1957 World Sportscar Championship-Wikipedia. The wreck also claimed the lives of nine spectators, among them five children. In 1949, when he was only twenty, de Portago married American former model Carroll McDaniel (by whom he had two children). The Complete Book of the Olympics: 1896 – 1980. Comes 1955 and he takes part in the Gran Premio de Venezuela where he finishes second, driving a Ferrari in the 3,000 class. (...) He could be the best bridge player in the world if he cared to try, he could certainly be a great soldier, and I suspect he could be a fine writer".[9]. Monumento no lugar do accidente preto de Guidizzolo; Bosquexo do accidente da revista L'Automobile 19 maio 1957 Born in London to a prominent family in the peerage of Spain, he was named after his godfather, king Alfonso XIII. His mother was named Olga Leighton and was an Irish nurse. Find the perfect Marquis Alfonso De Portago stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Supposedly, Carroll McDaniel and Alfonso de Portago were in the process of getting a divorce so he could legitimize his invalid Mexican marriage to fashion model Dorian Leigh (who had already aborted their first baby in 1954 and then gave birth to their son Kim on 27 September 1955). 1956-03-24 Sebring Ferrari 857 0578M Portago Kimberly.jpg 600 × 448; 82 KB 1956 1957; 15th: 22th . Shop with confidence on eBay! He twice ran at the Aintree Grand National as well as the Gold Cup. One of de Portago's daughters is photographer Andrea Portago, who was on the June 1977 cover of Andy Warhol's Interview magazine. His best result was a second place at the 1956 British Grand Prix (a shared drive with Peter Collins), and scored a total of four championship points. https://jaapgrolleman.com/2015/08/09/driver-spotlight-alfonso-de-portago A 1976 book called this “Marquis de Portago’s dictum,” but Portago was being told the line by Purdy. found: Grandprix website, 18 Aug. 2010: GP encyclopedia page (Alfonso de Portago, Spanish racing driver; Alfonso Cabeza de Vaca y Leighton, the 17th Marquis de Portago; born 11 Oct. 1928 in London, grew up in Biarritz and died 12 May 1957 in the Mille Miglia, Italy) Browne wrote, "The inevitable happened when Alfonso [...] de Portago stopped alongside the course, ran to the fence, kissed Linda Christian, ran back to his Ferrari and drove on to his destiny, killing himself, his co-driver, 10 spectators, and the Mille Miglia". Comes 1955 and he takes part in the Gran Premio de Venezuela where he finishes second, driving a Ferrari in the 3,000 class. 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