José Miró Cardona

Prime Minister of Cuba

22 August 1902 Havana, Cuba

10 August 1974(1974-08-10) (71) San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 January 1959 – 13 February 1959

Cuban politician and Prime Minister in early 1959 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.