Fulgencio Batista (1901-1973) was a Cuban dictator from 1933 to 1944 and 1952-1959, whose authoritarian methods enabled him to jail his opponents and amass a large personal fortune.
He was overthrown by rebel forces led by Fidel Castro 1959.
Why is Fulgencio Batista famous?
Fulgencio Batista was an dictator and military leader who served as the leader of Cuba from 1933 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959.