Orlando Zapata
Political Activist, Deceased Person
1967 – 2010
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Who was Orlando Zapata?
Orlando Zapata was a Cuban mason, plumber, and political activist and prisoner who died after fasting for more than 80 days. His death received international attention, and was viewed as a significant setback in Cuba's relationship with the U.S. and the EU.
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- Born
- May 15, 1967
Santiago de Cuba - Also known as
- Orlando Zapata Tamayo
- Ethnicity
- Cubans
- Nationality
- Cuba
- Profession
- Died
- Feb 23, 2010
Havana
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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