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Fulgencio Batista

Photograph of Fulgencio Batista Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Fulgencio
Surname
Batista
Occupation
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The Name Fulgencio

Origin
Latin, Spanish
Meaning
Shining brightly or radiant, derived from the Latin word for brightness.
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The Batista Surname

Origin
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
Meaning
Derived from the given name John the Baptist.
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