How long did Fidel Castro serve as leader of Cuba?

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Fidel Castro served as Cuban dictator for 49 years, since he led a band of guerrillas to overthrow the government in 1959.

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Castro started the revolution in early 1958, he assumed power on 1 January 1959.

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