How Fidel Castro rose to become Cuba's controversial leader for 5 decades

Cuba's Fidel Castro, one of the most controversial world leaders of modern times, died on Friday at 90 years old.The Communist dictator became a revolutionary hero to millionsand an evil despot to millions others, especially those Cuban exiles who left their home, families, and possessions for freedom in other countries.Castro became a force in the world by spreading Communism, ending Cuba's relationship with the US, and once nearly brought the world to nuclear war.How did such a man rise to prominence and rule Cuba for five decades'Take a look at the life and rise of Fidel Castro:SEE ALSO:Cuban-Americans have taken to the streets of Miami to celebrate the death of Fidel CastroDON'T MISS:Obama on Fidel Castro's death: 'History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure'Fidel Castro was born on August 13, 1926 or 1927 (the exact year is in contention) to a Spanish father, plantation owner Angel Castro, and his maid and future wife, Lina Ruz Gonzlez. They had seven children together. Fidel was sent away to study with the Jesuits at the Colegio de Dolores in Santiago de Cuba and later to the Colegio de Beln, an exclusive Jesuit high school in Havana.Sources: New York Times,Miami HeraldIn the late-1940s, Fidel Castro attended law school and became obsessed with Cuban politics. He began taking part in violent, often deadly, rioting and demonstrations.Source: Miami HeraldIn 1950, Fidel Castro ran for a seat in Cuba's congress. The election was canceled when Fulgencio Batista overthrew the government. An angry Castro declared personal war on Batista and began recruiting soldiers for a rebel army.Source: Miami HeraldSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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