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Ramón Grau San Martín

1881–1969 · 20th century

Ramón Grau San Martín was a Cuban physician and politician who headed the revolutionary 'Hundred Days' government of 1933–1934, which decreed labour and social reforms before Fulgencio Batista forced him out. He founded the Auténtico Party and was elected president in 1944, serving until 1948, but his government became known for corruption and gang violence.

Ramón Grau San Martín
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Republic of Cuba (1902-1959)

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Ramón Grau San Martín. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/ramon-grau-san-martin
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