Castro Collection

Hemingway & Fidel Castro
FIDEL CASTRO Cuban leader with Ernest Hemingway. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro / Baseball
Fidel Castro stands on the pitchers mound at the Cerro, Havanas baseball stadium, where he often went to pitch an innings. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro - Speech
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba giving a speech in Havana in August 1993. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro / Che Guevara
ERNESTO (CHE) GUEVARA Che Guevara holds an impromptu meeting in Havana, Cuba, with Fidel Castro and Castros brother. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro in 1959
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, on manoeuvres in the jungle in 1965. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro at Desk
FIDEL CASTRO Cuban statesman at his desk Date: 1926 -

Iglesia de San Francisco Church at sunrise, Castro, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos on Pedro Montt at sunrise, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Iglesia de San Francisco Church at sunrise, Castro, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Iglesia de San Francisco Church at sunrise, Castro, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Iglesia de San Francisco Church at sunrise, Castro, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Stilt houses called Palafitos, Castro, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Facade of Nercon Church, Nercon, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Facade of Nercon Church, Nercon, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles
3473283 Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Fidel Castro, aged three, in his family home in Biran, 1929. Creator: Anonymous
Fidel Castro, aged three, in his family home in Biran, 1929. Private Collection

Fidel Castro, aged three, in his family home in Biran, 1929. Creator: Anonymous
Fidel Castro, aged three, in his family home in Biran, 1929. Private Collection

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Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja Plaza, view across the square

Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria, Hotel Valentino, Book of condolence In memory of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro

Cuba, Huge Cuban flag hanging across buildings in a street in Santa Clara, after the death of Fidel Castro

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Cuba, Havana, Habana Vieja, Artwork painting made from sand influenced by well known Cuban families covers the wall of building giving almost a three dimensional impression

Jose Cadalso (1741-1782), Spanish miltary and writer

Chile, Chiloe Island, Castro, palafito stilt houses

Chile, Chiloe Island, Castro, Iglesia de San Francisco church, exterior

Cuba, Havana, Buildings on The Malecon, Poster of Fidel on shop wall after the death of Fidel Castro in 2016

Cuba, Boy saluting to Huge Cuban flag hanging across buildings in a street in Santa Clara, after the death of Fidel Castro

Cuba, Santa Clara, Plaza de la Revolucion, Monumento Ernesto Che Guevara, Cuban flag flies after the death of Fidel Castro in 2016

Cuba, Cienfuegos, Street scene near Parque Martí
Cuba, Cienfuegos, Street scene near Parque Marti

Pedestrian crossing with rainbow flag colors strips in Castro Street, San Francisco, California, USA

A galician-lusitanian warrior watch the horizon on the top of the Iron Age settlement of Outeiro Lesenho at 1073m. Boticas, Tras os Montes. Portugal

Old Town, Naxos, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Old Town, Habour, Naxos, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Naxos Island, Chora; Greece, Cyclades

CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. This hurts me more than it hurts you. Cartoon comment on the Cuban Missile Crisis; Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev as a dentist

Spain, Ponferrada. Templar castle. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Castro of Barona. Iron Age Settlement, 1st century BC-1st century AD. Galicia, province of La Coruna, Spain. Date: 2014

Chair in which died Mariano Alvarez de Castro (1749-1810). S
Mariano Alvarez de Castro (1749-1810). Spanish military. Chair in which he died. Castle of Saint Ferdinand. Figueres. Spain

Mausoleum who kept the remains of Mariano Alvarez de Castro
Mariano Alvarez de Castro (1749-1810). Spanish military. Mausoleum who kept the remains of Alvarez de Castro, before being buried in Figueres. Museum of City History. Girona. Spain

Death of Mariano Alvarez de Castro (1749-1810)
Mariano Alvarez de Castro (1749-1810). Spanish military. Corpse of Alvarez de Castro. Drawing after a painting by T. Munoz Lucena

Fidel Castro Alejandro Ruz Cuban Communist Communism
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Fidel Castro arrested after Moncada Barracks attack, Cuba
Fidel Castro (left) under arrest after leading a rebel attack against Batista troops at Moncada Barracks, Cuba. Date: 1953

Fidel Castro, President of Cuba
Fidel Castro (Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, b 1926), Cuban communist politician and former President of Cuba (1976-2008). Date: circa 1980s

Cala dell Acquaviva beach and rocky cove looking along coast to Castro, Castro, Lecce Province, Puglia, Italy, Europe

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Sailboat in the harbor at Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, northern Spain. Date: 20/07/2005

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Sailboat entering the harbor at Castro Urdiales, Cantabria, northern Spain. Date: 20/07/2005

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"Fidel Castro: A Revolutionary Icon and Literary Connection" Fidel Castro, the charismatic leader of Cuba, left an indelible mark on history. Known for his fiery speeches and unwavering commitment to communism, Castro's legacy is intertwined with significant events and personalities. One such connection lies in the friendship between Fidel Castro and renowned author Ernest Hemingway. Both men shared a love for Cuba and its vibrant culture. Hemingway even dedicated his Nobel Prize-winning novel "The Old Man and the Sea" to Castro, cementing their bond. Baseball also played a role in shaping Castro's image. A passionate fan of the sport, he often took part in friendly matches with fellow revolutionaries. This unexpected side showcased his ability to connect with people beyond politics. Castro's most memorable moment came in 1959 when he successfully led the Cuban Revolution overthrowing dictator Fulgencio Batista. This historic event marked a turning point for Cuba as it embarked on a new path under communist rule. Captured at his desk, Fidel Castro exuded determination as he navigated through political challenges during his tenure as Prime Minister and later President of Cuba. His partnership with Che Guevara further solidified their shared vision for social justice. Beyond Fidel Castro himself, there are other notable Castros throughout history. From ancient Templar castles in Spain to Iron Age settlements like Castro de Barona, these remnants remind us of our collective pasts. Inevitably, every journey comes to an end; Mariano Alvarez de Castro met this fate too. The chair where he drew his last breath serves as a poignant reminder that life is fleeting but leaves behind legacies worth remembering. Lastly, we cannot forget about the mausoleum that housed Mariano Alvarez de Castro's remains—a symbol of reverence towards those who shaped our world before us. Fidel Alejandro Ruz - known simply as Fidel Castro - embodied the spirit of Cuban communism.