Fidel Castro - Wikipedia
WEBFidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (/ ˈ k æ s t r oʊ / KASS-troh, Latin American Spanish: [fiˈðel aleˈxandɾo ˈkastɾo ˈrus]; 13 August 1926 – 25 November 2016) was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008.
Fidel Castro | Biography, Cause of Death, Brother, & Facts
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Fidel Castro (born August 13, 1926, near Birán, Cuba—died November 25, 2016, Cuba) was the political leader of Cuba (1959–2008) who transformed his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Castro became a symbol of communist revolution in Latin America.
Fidel Castro - Assassination Attempts & Facts | HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · In addition to the Bay of Pigs invasion, the United States made several failed attempts on Fidel Castro's life, including poisoning his cigars with Botox. In 1950, Castro graduated from the...
Fidel Castro - Children, Brother & Quotes - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · Best Known For: Fidel Castro orchestrated the Cuban Revolution and was the head of Cuba's government until 2008. Industries; World Politics; Cold War
Death and state funeral of Fidel Castro - Wikipedia
WEBFormer First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Council of State, Fidel Castro died of natural causes at 22:29 ( CST) on the evening of 25 November 2016, at the age of 90.
Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary Who Defied U.S., Dies at 90
WEBNov 26, 2016 · Fidel Castro, the fiery apostle of revolution who brought the Cold War to the Western Hemisphere in 1959 and then defied the United States for nearly half a century as Cuba’s maximum leader,...
Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba
WEBNov 26, 2016 · HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro, who led his bearded rebels to victorious revolution in 1959, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half-century of rule in Cuba, has died at age 90.
Fidel Castro, Cuba's leader of revolution, dies at 90 - BBC News
WEBNov 26, 2016 · Cuba's former president Fidel Castro, one of the world's longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90. His younger brother and successor as president Raul Castro announced the news...
Fidel Castro, who defied US for 50 years, dies at 90 in Cuba
WEBNov 25, 2016 · HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro, who led his bearded rebels to victorious revolution in 1959, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half-century of...
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies | CNN
WEBNov 26, 2016 · Fidel Castro, Cuba’s longtime revolutionary leader, dies at 90. By Arthur Brice, CNN. 11 minute read. Updated 2:51 PM EST, Sat November 26, 2016. Link Copied! Video Ad Feedback. Fidel...
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