Rafael Cruz

Rafael Bienvenido Cruz y Díaz (born March 22, 1939) is a Cuban-American evangelical preacher and father of Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. He has served as a surrogate in his son's political campaigns.

For his son, see Ted Cruz. For other people, see Rafael Cruz (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Díaz.

Rafael Cruz
Cruz speaking at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in 2015
Born
Rafael Bienvenido Cruz y Díaz

(1939-03-22) March 22, 1939
Matanzas, Cuba
NationalityCuban (1939–present)
Canadian (1973–2005)
American (2005–present)
EducationUniversity of Santiago de Cuba
University of Texas, Austin (BS)
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Julia Garza
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(m. 1959; div. 1963)​
    Eleanor Darragh Wilson
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    (m. 1969; div. 1997)​
    Children3, including Ted
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