Fidel Castro

Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, also known as Fidel Castro. His official titles included: - Prime Minister of Cuba (1959-1976) - First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (1965-2011) - President of the Council of State (1976-2008) - Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed...

After the disastrous Granma landing on December 2, 1956, Castro and the survivors of his expedition retreated to the Sierra Maestra mountains in eastern Cuba. What followed was one of the most successful guerrilla campaigns in modern history.

Castro's most significant achievement was leading a successful revolution against the U.S.-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.

Beyond their public achievements, Fidel Castro's personal life reveals a complex and multifaceted individual whose private experiences have shaped their public persona.

Fidel Castro's relationships with contemporaries provide insight into the social and intellectual networks that shaped their era. These connections influenced their work and legacy.