Fidel Castro has died at 90 years old. He was born on August 13, 1926 near Birán, Cuba. He will be cremated Saturday. Earlier this week, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick praised Castro during a press conference. When asked about a shirt he wore earlier this year, Kaepernick complimented Castro’s commitment to criminal justice reform and education.
Who Is Fidel Castro?
Fidel Castro was Cuba’s Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976. He is best known for orchestrating the Cuban Revolution. Castro was the President of Cuba from 1976 to 2008. In 1945 he began studying law at the University of Havana. After graduating in 1950 he joined the Cuban People’s Party. By 1959 he overthrew Fulgencia Batista and became the country’s prime minister.
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When Did Fidel Castro Die?
Fidel Castro Brother
Castro’s death was announced by his brother, Cuban President Raul Castro. In the 1950s, Raul was a rebel commander. When Fidel rose to power, Raul instantly became one of the party’s most important figures. From 1959 to 2008 he was the Minister of the Armed Forces.