Fulgencio Batista

President of Cuba, 1940–1944; dictator, 1952-1959 (1901-1973)
Person human Q11270
Fulgencio Batista
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Fulgencio Batista

Summary

Fulgencio Batista is a human[1]. His place of birth was Banes[2]. He was born on January 16, 1901[3]. He passed away in Marbella[4]. He died on August 6, 1973[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,738 views/month, #4,844 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Banes[2], Fulgencio Batista…
  • Fulgencio Batista died in Marbella[4].
  • Fulgencio Batista was born on January 16, 1901[3].
  • Fulgencio Batista died on August 6, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at San Isidro Cemetery[9].
  • Among Fulgencio Batista's spouses was Marta Fernandez Miranda de Batista[10].
  • Among Fulgencio Batista's spouses was Elisa Godinez Gomez de Batista[11].
  • Fulgencio Batista held citizenship in Cuba[12].
  • Fulgencio Batista worked as a politician[6].
  • Fulgencio Batista's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Fulgencio Batista held the position of President of Cuba[13].
  • Fulgencio Batista received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Fulgencio Batista received the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[15].
  • Fulgencio Batista's religion is recorded as Roman Catholic[16].
  • Fulgencio Batista is recorded as male[17].
  • Fulgencio Batista's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Fulgencio Batista was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Cuba[19].
  • Fulgencio Batista was affiliated with the Democratic Socialist Coalition[20].
  • Fulgencio Batista was affiliated with the Progressive Action Party[21].
  • Fulgencio Batista's military branch is recorded as Revolutionary Army[22].
  • Fulgencio Batista's Commons category is recorded as Fulgencio Batista[23].
  • Fulgencio Batista's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Fulgencio Batista was part of the conflict Cuban Revolution[26].
  • Fulgencio Batista's family name is recorded as Batista[27].

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Origins and Family

Fulgencio Batista was born in Banes[2]. He was born on January 16, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Fulgencio Batista held the position of President of Cuba[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29] and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[15], a grade of an order[30], in Spain[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marta Fernandez Miranda de Batista[10], a politician[32], 1917–2006[33], of Cuba[34] and Elisa Godinez Gomez de Batista[11], a politician[35], 1904–1993[36], of Cuba[37]. Fulgencio Batista's religion is recorded as Roman Catholic[16]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party of Cuba[19], a political party[38], in Spain[39], founded in 1878[40], headquartered in Havana[41]; Democratic Socialist Coalition[20], a political coalition[42], in Cuba[43], founded in 1939[44], headquartered in Havana[45]; and Progressive Action Party[21], a political party[46], in Cuba[47], founded in 1949[48], headquartered in Havana[49].

Death and Burial

Fulgencio Batista died on August 6, 1973[5]. He died in Marbella[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at San Isidro Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Fulgencio Batista ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,738 views/month, #4,844 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Fulgencio Batista born?

Fulgencio Batista's place of birth was Banes[2].

Where did Fulgencio Batista die?

Fulgencio Batista died in Marbella[4].

Who was Fulgencio Batista married to?

Fulgencio Batista's spouses include Marta Fernandez Miranda de Batista[10] and Elisa Godinez Gomez de Batista[11].

What did Fulgencio Batista do for work?

Fulgencio Batista worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Fulgencio Batista receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14] and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participated in conflict Cuban Revolution
    Award received Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration
    Participant in Cuban coup d'etat of 1933, World War II, Cuban Revolution
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