A Legend Dies, But His Legacy Lives On
By Xinhua | China Daily | Updated: 2016-11-28 08:05
Revolutionary's influence still felt in Cuba and across Latin America
Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader and former Cuban president, was born on Aug 13, 1926, into a wealthy family in Biran, northeastern Cuba.
The son of Spanish landowner Angel Castro and Lina Ruz, a young servant, he demonstrated athletic abilities, outstanding intelligence and a passion for defending social justice from an early age.
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