Che Guevara's Milestones
Birth
Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was born in Rosario, Argentina, to Ernesto Guevara Lynch and Celia de la Serna.
Asthma diagnosis
Diagnosed with severe asthma, a condition that affected him throughout his life.
Early education
Attended primary and secondary schools in Alta Gracia and Córdoba, excelling academically despite health issues.
Influenced by literature and politics
Read widely in philosophy, Marxism, and political theory during his teens.
Studied medicine
Studied medicine at the University of Buenos Aires, graduating as a physician.
First long-distance journey
Took a solo motorized bicycle journey through rural Argentina, sparking his interest in travel and social conditions.
Motorcycle journey
Traveled across South America by motorcycle, witnessing poverty and injustice, which shaped his political views.
Activism in Guatemala
Traveled to Guatemala, supported Jacobo Árbenz's government, and witnessed the US-backed coup.
Exile in Mexico
Lived in Mexico after fleeing Guatemala, where he met Cuban exiles and became involved in revolutionary planning.
Met Fidel Castro
Met Fidel Castro in Mexico, joining the revolutionary 26th of July Movement.
Cuban Revolution
Played a key role in the Cuban Revolution, leading guerrilla forces to victory.
Appointed Minister
Held various government positions in Cuba, including Minister of Industries, President of the National Bank, and head of agrarian reform.
International diplomacy and UN speech
Represented Cuba at the United Nations, delivering a landmark speech on anti-imperialism.
Left Cuba for Congo
Left Cuba to support revolutionary movements in Africa, notably in the Congo.
Bolivian campaign
Led a guerrilla campaign in Bolivia, where he was eventually captured and executed.
Death
Executed by Bolivian forces in La Higuera, Bolivia.