Famous People with Name Toro

Pedro Balmaceda Toro            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Pedro Balmaceda Toro: was a Chilean writer and journalist, considered the promotor of the Modernismo school in Latin America. Pedro Balmaceda was of Basque descent. He was fluent in Greek and French, collected classic books and French magazines (specially the Nouvelle Revue and the Revue des deux mondes), original works of art, silks and Chinese screens. He was a fervent admirer of French culture, without having ever set foot in France. His favorite musician was Chopin, and he was a very good piano player himself. He was also an avid reader of Théophile Gautier, Alfred de Musset and Paul de Saint Victor, and in his writings he used two pseudonyms: A. de Gilbert and Jean de Luçon; in short, he surrounded himself with an aura of decadent beauty, very similar to the symbolism that was his inspiration. He also promoted the creation of the old Ateneo de Santiago. In 1886, he met Rubén Darío, then a lonely, awkward, poor and unemployed 19 years-old immigrant, at the editorial room of the La Epoca newspaper, where he was a collaborator, and soon both became fast friends. From the very beginning Balmaceda became his mentor and protector. He introduced Darío to the Parnassian and Symbolist poets in his library: Leconte de Lisle, Catulle Mendes, Gautier, Beaudelaire and Verlaine. He financed the publication of his book Abrojos (1887), and was the main support behind Azul (1888).

Nicolás Enrique Larraín De Toro            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Nicolás Enrique Larraín De Toro: is a Chilean TV and radio host. He is most known for hosting the Chilean version of Caiga Quien Caiga in Megavisión. He is the brother of the actor/comedian Fernando Larraín. He is of Basque descent.

Manuel Murillo Toro            Origin/Culture/Country: South America

Manuel Murillo Toro: was a Colombian politician and statesman, who served as President of the United States of Colombia (present day Colombia) on two occasions, first from 1864 to 1866, and again between 1872 and 1874. His articles in the daily press attracted attention by their energetic opposition to the Conservative government of José Ignacio de Márquez from 1837 to 1840. After the revolution of the latter year he became editor of the Gaceta Mercantil de Santa Marta, which exercised a great influence, and paved the way for the triumph of the Partido Liberal Colombiano in the elections of 1849. He was elected to the chamber of representatives, and soon attained a reputation for eloquence. He was called to serve as Secretary of State and then Secretary of the Treasury and during the administration of President José Hilario López.

Szabolcs Töro            Origin/Culture/Country: Hungaian

Szabolcs Töro: is a Hungarian handballer who plays for SC Pick Szeged and the Hungarian national team. The tricky winger participated on three European Championships (2006, 2008, 2010) and represented Hungary on further two World Championships (2009, 2011).