José Antonio Echeverría
Cuban revolutionary (1932–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about José Antonio Echeverría?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
José Antonio Echeverría Bianchi (July 16, 1932 – March 13, 1957) was a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution against President Fulgencio Batista. Echeverría was the President of the Federation of University Students (Federación Estudiantil Universitaria - FEU) and a founding member of the militant organization Directorio Revolucionario 13 de Marzo. He is known for his role in the attack on the Presidential Palace and the Radio Reloj radio station of Cuba.[1] Echeverría's nickname was "Manzanita," which means "Little Apple."
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
José Antonio Echeverría | |
---|---|
Born | José Antonio Jesús del Carmen Echeverría Bianchi July 16, 1932 |
Died | March 13, 1957 (aged 24) |
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Occupation | Revolutionary |
Known for | Directorio Revolucionario 13 de Marzo |
Notable work | Havana Presidential Palace attack (1957) |
Close