Raúl Castro

Politician, military officer, revolutionary

Cuban Birán, Holguín province, Cuba

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, military officer, revolutionary
NationalityCuban
Date of Birth03/06/1931
Age94 years
BirthplaceBirán, Holguín province, Cuba

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRaúl Modesto Castro Ruz
Known ForServing as President of Cuba from 2008 to 2018 and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba from 2011 to 2021.
SummaryRaúl Castro is a Cuban politician, military officer, and revolutionary who played a major role in the Cuban Revolution and later served as one of Cuba's top leaders for decades.

Personal Life

Birth NameRaúl Modesto Castro Ruz
Place of BirthBirán, Cuba

Relationships & More

SpouseVilma Espín

Family

BrotherFidel Castro

Career

Early CareerJoined socialist political groups as a young man and took part in the Cuban Revolution.
Major Roles
  • Head of the armed forces
  • Defense Minister of Cuba
  • Acting head of state (2006–2008)
  • President of Cuba (2008–2018)
  • First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (2011–2021)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was a key participant in the 26th of July Movement.
2. He took over presidential duties in 2006 before formally becoming president in 2008.
3. During his presidency, he implemented economic and diplomatic reforms, including restoring relations with the United States.
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