People of Cuba

Planter who launched Cuba's first war of independence

Known as the “Father of the Homeland” for freeing his slaves and igniting the Ten Years' War against Spain.

Commanding general of Cuba's independence armies

The Dominican-born military strategist who led Cuban forces through both major wars of independence against Spain.

Independence general known as the “Bronze Titan”

One of the most celebrated military leaders of Cuba's wars of independence, admired for his courage and refusal to compromise.

Poet, journalist, and national hero of Cuban independence

Cuba's revered independence hero and writer, claimed across the political spectrum as a symbol of Cuban identity.

Military strongman and president overthrown by the revolution

The authoritarian leader whose corrupt 1950s dictatorship set the stage for the Cuban Revolution.

Revolutionary leader and longtime ruler of Cuba

The central figure of the Cuban Revolution who ruled Cuba for nearly five decades and remains deeply divisive.

Argentine revolutionary and guerrilla leader

A central revolutionary figure turned global icon — and a deeply contested symbol meaning different things to different people.

Revolutionary leader and former president of Cuba

Fidel's brother, who led the armed forces for decades and then ruled Cuba, overseeing limited reforms.

Popular guerrilla commander of the Cuban Revolution

A charismatic revolutionary commander whose mysterious death months after victory turned him into a national legend.