Natalia Revuelta Clews Explained

Natalia Revuelta Clews
Birth Date:December 6, 1925
Death Place:Havana, Cuba
Nationality:Cuban
Partner:Fidel Castro (1955-1959)
Children:Alina Fernández

Natalia Revuelta Clews (December 6, 1925 – February 27, 2015) was a Cuban socialite, mistress of Fidel Castro, and mother of his daughter Alina Fernández. Both Revuelta and Castro were married to other people.

Early life

She was active in the Cuban opposition movement following Fulgencio Batista's coup in 1952 and, after being introduced to him, donated money and actively aided Castro and his movement.[1] [2] [3]

Following the birth of her daughter in 1956 and Castro's return from exile in Mexico, Revuelta supported the Cuban revolution but did not continue a relationship with him.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Natalia Revuelta Clews, Fidel Castro Ally And Mother of His Daughter, Dies at 89 . DePalma. Anthony. 4 March 2015. New York Times. 8 March 2015.
  2. Web site: Naty Revuelta Clews, Castro's lover - obituary. 5 Mar 2015. Daily Telegraph. 8 March 2015.
  3. Web site: Obituary: Naty Revuelta - For love of Fidel. 21 Mar 2015. The Economist. 6 April 2015.