| Carlos Manuel Piedra | |
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| Provisional President of Cuba | |
| In office January 2, 1959 – January 3, 1959 (1 day in office) |
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| Preceded by | Anselmo Allegro |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Urrutia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1895 |
| Died | 1988 (aged 92–93) |
Carlos Manuel Piedra y Piedra (or Carlos Modesto Piedra y Piedra, 1895 – 1988) held the presidency of Cuba for a single day (January 2, 1959) during the transition of power between Fulgencio Batista and revolutionary leader Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution. Piedra was appointed provisional President by a junta led by Eulogio Cantillo in accordance with the 1940 Cuban constitution. Piedra had previously been the eldest judge of the Supreme Court. Piedra's appointment was met with opposition from Castro who believed that Manuel Urrutia should be appointed.[1]
He was married to María Luisa Martínez Díaz and had two daughters, Isis and Flavia Piedra Martínez.
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| Preceded by Anselmo Alliegro |
Provisional President of Cuba January 2-3, 1959 |
Succeeded by Manuel Urrutia |
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