When was Raúl Castro born?

Raúl Castro was born on 3 June 1931 in Birán.

What positions has Raúl Castro held?

Positions held by Raúl Castro include: First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (2011–2021); President of Cuba (2008–2018); Prime Minister of Cuba (2008–2018); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2008–2009); President of Cuba (2006–2008).

Where did Raúl Castro study?

Raúl Castro was educated at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.

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Raúl Castro

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Former First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba

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Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz is a Cuban politician, general, and revolutionary who served as the leader of Cuba from 2008 to 2021. He served as the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, the most senior position in the one-party communist state, from 2011 to 2021, and President of Cuba between 2008 and 2018, succeeding his brother Fidel Castro. He is still considered the de facto leader of the country by some commentators.

Quick facts

Born: 3 June 1931 wd
Place of birth: Birán wd
Citizenship: Cuba wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel wd
Political party: Communist Party of Cuba wd
Education: Belen Jesuit Preparatory School wd
Spouse: Vilma Espin Guillois wd

Positions held wd

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (19 April 2011 – 19 April 2021)
President of Cuba (24 February 2008 – 19 April 2018)
Prime Minister of Cuba (24 February 2008 – 19 April 2018)
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (24 February 2008 – 16 July 2009)
President of Cuba (31 July 2006 – 24 February 2008)
Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba (16 February 1959 – 24 February 2008)
member of the National Assembly of People's Power

Awards wd

Order of Lenin (1979)
Order of the October Revolution (1981)
Hero of the Republic of Cuba (1998)
Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 1st class (1965)
Order of Playa Girón (1998)
Order of Camilo Cienfuegos
Order of the National Flag
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class (2010)
Order of the Liberator (2008)
Grand Cross of the National Order of Mali (2009)
Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin" (1970)
Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow
Order of Friendship (2001)
Friendship Medal (2019)
Gold Star Order

Questions

When was Raúl Castro born?: Raúl Castro was born on 3 June 1931 in Birán.
What positions has Raúl Castro held?: Positions held by Raúl Castro include: First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (2011–2021); President of Cuba (2008–2018); Prime Minister of Cuba (2008–2018); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2008–2009); President of Cuba (2006–2008).
Where did Raúl Castro study?: Raúl Castro was educated at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.

Sources

Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 12 November 2026

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