Porfirio Rubirosa

ABOUT PORFIRIO RUBIROSA

Remembered as a diplomat under the dictatorial regime of Dominican leader Rafael Trujillo , Rubirosa also attained notoriety through his extravagant lifestyle as a womanizer, race car driver, and polo player.

After briefly studying law, he decided to pursue a career in the military.

He passed away in his mid fifties after crashing his Ferrari following a night of celebration.

His five marriages (listed in order of wedding date and subsequent divorce) were to: Flor de Oro Trujillo (the daughter of Rafael Trujillo); actress Danielle Darrieux ; socialite Doris Duke ; heiress Barbara Hutton ; and model Odile Rodin.

His numerous mistresses included Zsa Zsa Gabor , Ava Gardner , Eva Peron , and Marilyn Monroe .