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Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary leader, c1956-1965. Castro (1926-) became ruler of Cuba in 1959 after leading the armed revolution that overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. He transformed Cuba into a one-party Communist State, remaining its leader until stepping down in February 2008 due to ill health. He was replaced as President by his younger brother, Raul. (Colorised black and white print).