Since July 2006, when he had abdominal surgery.
February 16, 1959-December 2, 1976. He ruled for 17 years.
== == Castro has been in power since 1959, when he overthrew Batista. He stepped down as Cuba's president in 2008.
Fidel Castro served as Cuban dictator for 49 years, since he led a band of guerrillas to overthrow the government in 1959. Castro started the revolution in early 1958, he assumed power on 1 January 1959.
Malcolm X and Fidel Castro were both devoted people for civil rights and Pan-Africanism. They both wanted freedom for blacks when white people treated them live slaves in the 60s.Their roles in civil rights are both downplayed. ¡Viva Fidel! Long live Malcolm X!
Fidel Castro was married to Mirta Díaz-Balart from 1948 until their divorce in 1955. He later had a long-term relationship with Dalia Soto del Valle, with whom he had five children. Throughout his life, Castro was known for his numerous romantic relationships, but he remained publicly committed to Dalia until his death in 2016.
He has been the dictator of Cuba for a very long time. He uses the threat of the united states to remain in office longer than most men could. Being a prominent political figure as long as he has, he appears to be immortal.
Fidel Castro was imprisoned for about 22 months. He was arrested in July 1953 after the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks and was released in May 1955 as part of a political amnesty. After his release, he went into exile in Mexico before returning to Cuba to lead the revolution against Batista.
Fidel Castro, actually his brother is in power now.
Fidel Castro had dark brown hair, which he often wore long and somewhat unkempt, especially during his early years in power. As he aged, his hair turned gray and eventually white. His distinctive appearance, including his hair, became a recognizable aspect of his persona as a revolutionary leader.
He was raised as an 7th Adventist and to that fact, his diet contributed to his long years.
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Since February 2008.