Fidel castro biography cuban cigars

One of the most iconic cigar-smoking figures of the 20^th century, Fidel Castro was rarely seen without a cigar. A controversial figure, Castro was a communist revolutionary who governed Cuba for almost 50 years. Not only was this political figure a fan of cigars, but he was also integral to the way the Cuban tobacco industry works.

We take a look at this legendary cigar smoker’s life, his relationship with cigars, and the impact he has had on the industry.

Fidel Castro - Wikipedia

Early Life

Castro was born in Cuba in 1926. The son of a Spanish immigrant who had become prosperous as a sugarcane farmer in Cuba, and one of seven children, Castro spent his childhood living with tutors and in Roman Catholic Boarding Schools. In 1945, Castro began a law degree at the University of Havana, where he became involved in student activism.

Political Beginnings

After taking part in a number of protests and campaigns against Latin American governments and leaders, Castro joined the socialist group the Party Fidel Castro & His Cigars | Holt's Cigar Company BULU