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  1. Fidel Castro - Wikipedia

    Returning to Cuba, Castro took a key role in the Cuban Revolution by leading the Movement in a guerrilla war against Batista's forces from the Sierra Maestra. After Batista's overthrow in …

  2. Fidel Castro | Biography, Cause of Death, Brother, & Facts

    Nov 28, 2025 · 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 …

  3. Fidel Castro - Assassination Attempts & Facts | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · Cuban leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016) established the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere after leading an overthrow of the military dictatorship of Fulgencio …

  4. Fidel Castro - New World Encyclopedia

    Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (August 13, 1926 – November 25, 2016) was a Cuban politician and revolutionary. He governed the Republic of Cuba for 47 years as Prime Minister from 1959 to …

  5. The Rise of Communism in Cuba: Fidel Castro’s Revolution

    Apr 29, 2025 · The rise of communism in Cuba, culminating in Fidel Castro’s revolution, was the result of a confluence of social, economic, and political factors that destabilized the island …

  6. Fidel Castro: Life and Legacy - globhistory.org

    Explore the life and legacy of Fidel Castro, a pivotal figure in 20th-century history. From his role in the Cuban Revolution to the establishment of a communist state and international political …

  7. Fidel Castro Fast Facts - CNN

    Dec 4, 2012 · Made Cuba the first Communist country in the Western Hemisphere. Brought social reforms to Cuba, but was criticized for oppressing human rights and freedom of speech.

  8. Fidel Castro - Cuban Leader, Age, Married Life and Children

    Dec 23, 2024 · Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary who became the Prime Minister and later President of Cuba, known for his communist regime and contentious relations with the US.

  9. Fidel Castro: Life, Work, and Death of an Intriguing Cuban Leader

    Dec 4, 2016 · Fidel Castro is known globally as the face of the Cuban Revolution and for his enduring leadership over Cuba for nearly five decades. His life’s work significantly impacted …

  10. Political career of Fidel Castro - Wikipedia

    The political career of Fidel Castro saw Cuba undergo significant economic, political, and social changes. In the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro and an associated group of revolutionaries …