Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, military officer, revolutionary |
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| Nationality | Cuban |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1931 |
| Age | 94 years |
| Birthplace | Birán, Holguín province, Cuba |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz |
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| Known For | Serving as President of Cuba from 2008 to 2018 and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba from 2011 to 2021. |
| Summary | Raúl 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 Name | Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz |
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| Place of Birth | Birán, Cuba |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Vilma Espín |
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Family
| Brother | Fidel Castro |
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Career
| Early Career | Joined socialist political groups as a young man and took part in the Cuban Revolution. |
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| Major Roles |
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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. |