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Fidel Castro was a great Cuban Revolutionary leader. Born on August 13, 1926, he led his country from January 1959 until his retirement in February 2008. Some people believe that Castro was a dictator, and did not rise to power through open elections. Others think that he was a legitimate leader who got voted through by the people of Cuba. He was not a fan of Christianity. He went as far as to forbid church construction and restricting print, radio, and television content that references Christianity. If he wanted something to happen, it would happen. If he wanted something done, it would get done. He was a charasmatic leader whose authority was backed by a strong democratic system. Although some don't agree with his tactics, it's still hard to argue against the fact that he was a great leader.
As I stated earlier, he was born on August 13, 1926. He was born in Biran, which is the modern day Province of Holguin. His parents were Angel Castro y Argiz and Lina Ruz......

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