15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

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On August 13, 1926, Fidel Castro, a Cuban revolutionary and leader, was born. The long life of the legendary comandante was full of interesting and sometimes mysterious events, but let's remember its very dawn. Here are 15 vintage photos from the childhood and youth of the future politician. 

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Three-year-old Fidel Castro in 1929.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Castro in 1936.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

1940.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Young Fidel Castro with a lollipop with his classmates, students of a school in Santiago, Cuba, 1940.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

The Castro brothers in 1941. From left to right: Fidel, Raul and Ramon. It is to Raul that the permanent leader of Cuba for 47 years will transfer his powers in 2006.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

17-year-old Castro plays basketball at school, 1943.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Havana, 1944.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Castro is on a hunting trip at his father's estate.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

Under the photo of Fidel Castro Rus in the school album it is written: "A student of outstanding abilities and an excellent athlete. Very popular. He will study law and law. We have no doubt that he has a bright future ahead of him."

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

With Rafael del Pino, Armando Gali Menendez in 1947.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

April 1948, Bogota, Colombia.

15 rare photos of Fidel Castro as a child and youth

With his wife Mirta Diaz-Balart, 1949.

Keywords: Cuba | History | Childhood | 40s | Youth | Fidel Castro | Retro photos

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