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Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar [a] [b] (born Rubén Zaldívar; [2] January 16, 1901 – August 6, 1973) was a Cuban military officer and politician who served as the elected president of Cuba from 1940 to 1944 and as a military dictator from 1952 until his overthrow in the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
Aug 2, 2024 · Fulgencio Batista, soldier and political leader who twice ruled Cuba—first in 1933–44 with an efficient government and again in 1952–59 as a dictator, jailing his opponents, using terrorist methods, and making fortunes for himself and his associates.
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- Fulgencio Batista’s parents were poor, and he received little education. From his mid-teens he worked a variety of jobs until he joined the army in...
- Fulgencio Batista ruled Cuba twice, coming to power via a coup both times. During his first period of power (1933–44) he was corrupt and enriched h...
- After fleeing Cuba in 1959, Fulgencio Batista lived first on the Portuguese island of Madeira and later in Estoril, Portugal. His wealth made his e...
Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973) He was called El Hombre, "the Man," and for three decades he was one of Cuba's most controversial leaders. It would take Fidel Castro and the Cuban revolution to...
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Fulgencio Batista Zaldívar, al nacer Rubén Zaldívar (Banes, 16 de enero de 1901- Marbella, España, 6 de agosto de 1973), fue un político, militar y dictador cubano. 1 2 Fue el presidente constitucional de Cuba de 1940 a 1944 y dictador de 1952 a 1959.
Aug 19, 2019 · Fulgencio Batista (January 16, 1901–August 6, 1973) was a Cuban army officer who rose to the presidency on two occasions, from 1940–1944 and 1952–1958. He also held a great deal of national influence from 1933 to 1940, although he did not at that time hold any elected office.
Fulgencio Batista Zaldívar (Banes, 16 de janeiro de 1901 – Marbella, 6 de agosto de 1973) foi um militar cubano que serviu como presidente eleito da ilha entre 1940 e 1944, e depois como ditador entre 1952 e 1959, até ser derrubado pela Revolução Cubana.
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Aug 19, 2021 · The Cuban Revolution was an armed uprising led by Fidel Castro that eventually toppled the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista by 1959.
