José Miró Cardona
José Miró Cardona | |
|---|---|
Miró in 1962 | |
| 14th Prime Minister of Cuba | |
| In office 5 January 1959 – 13 February 1959 | |
| President | Manuel Urrutia Lleó |
| Preceded by | Gonzalo Güell |
| Succeeded by | Fidel Castro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1902 Havana, Cuba |
| Died | 10 August 1974 (aged 71) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Independent |
José Miró Cardona (22 August 1902 – 10 August 1974) was a Cuban politician. He served as Prime Minister for a period of some six weeks in early 1959, following his appointment by President Manuel Urrutia on 5 January 1959. On 13 February 1959, Miró unexpectedly resigned and was replaced by Fidel Castro.