Fidel Castro Ruz: A Brief Biography

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Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, the man we know simply as Fidel Castro, was born in Birán, Cuba August 13, 1926. A son of the wealthy businessman, Ángel Castro and his wife Lina Ruz González, Fidel acquired a deep understanding of self early on. Often defying his parents and other authority figures, he quickly became known for his ferociousness and eagerness to succeed. Baptized Roman Catholic, Fidel found his true faith and allegiance within the Jesuit belief system, attending multiple boarding schools during his adolescence and young adulthood. At just nine years of age, Fidel became a student at the Colegio Dolores in Santiago, ultimately influencing the young Fidel and shaping the man we know today. At thirteen years old, Fidel began exploring

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