Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926 in Birán, Cuba. He was the third of seven children born to Angel Castro y Argiz and Lina Ruz Gonzales. His father owned the large sugar plantation where his family lived. During his early school years, Fidel proved to be an intellectually-gifted student, although he was more interested in sports than schoolwork. He attended a high school run by Jesuit priests. He often caused trouble because of his arrogance and his violent temper.…
