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Originally Posted by Oberon
If he didn't stand down he probably would have fallen down. 
What's the record for longest time in power for a leader? At 49 years, Castro must be near it. |
Not even close Number in ( ) represents years on the job
Louis XIV, King of France 1643-1715 (72)
Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary 1848-1916 (68)
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, Empress of India 1837-1901 (63)
Jaime I, King of Aragón 1213-1276 (63)
Christian IV, King of Denmark 1588-1648 (60)
George III, King of Great Britain and Hanover 1760-1820 (60)
Louis XV, King of France 1715-1774 (59)
Harald I, King of Norway 872-930 (58)
Alfonso VIII, King of Castile 1158-1214 (58)
James VI (I), King of Scots (later England) 1567-1625 (58)
Wilhelmina, Queen of Netherlands 1890-1948 (58)
Henry III, King of England 1216-1272 (56)
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain 1952- (56+)
Eric III, King of Norway 1389-1442 (53)
Friedrich III, Holy Roman Emperor 1440-1493 (53)
Haakon VII, King of Norway 1905-1957 (52)
Gorm the Old, King of Denmark 900-950 (50)
Heinrich IV, Holy Roman Emperor 1056-1106 (50)
Edward III, King of England 1327-1377 (50)
Fidel is but a young pup
