Alejandro Castro
Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
1926 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
Born
August 13, 1926
Died
2016 (age ~90)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician, partisan
CubaBorn in BiránDied in Havana
1926
Born in Birán (1926-08-13)
1945
EducationStudied at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School (1945–1945)
1945
EducationStudied at University of Havana (1945–1950)
1959
PositionPrime Minister of Cuba (1959–2008)
1959
AwardOrder of the Nile
1960
AwardBintang Mahaputera Adipurna
About
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist and Cuban nationalist, he also served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba from 1965 until 2011. Under his administration, Cuba became a one-party communist state; industry and business were nationalized, and socialist reforms were implemented throughout society.
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Who is Alejandro Castro?+
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 2008. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist and Cuban nationalist, he also served as the first secretary of the Communis
What does the name Alejandro mean?+
The name Alejandro means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alejandro Castro born?+
Alejandro Castro was born on August 13, 1926.
When did Alejandro Castro die?+
Alejandro Castro died in 2016, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alejandro — August 13, 1926
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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