ALBERTO GRANADO

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 8/8/1922     Death: 3/5/2011

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Alberto Granado Jiménez was an Argentine–Cuban biochemist, doctor, author, and scientist. A youthful friend and traveling companion of Che Guevara during their 1952 motorcycle tour in Latin America, Granado later founded the University of Santiago de Cuba School of Medicine. He authored the memoir Traveling with Che Guevara: The Making of a Revolutionary, which served as a reference for the 2004 film The Motorcycle Diaries, in which he was played by Rodrigo de la Serna. An elderly Alberto Granado makes a short appearance at the end of the film.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Alberto Granado was intellectually unique for his multidisciplinary pursuits in biochemistry, medicine, and literature, as well as for his pivotal role in the early life and travels of Che Guevara. His memoir and contribution to the film The Motorcycle Diaries not only showcased his scientific background but also highlighted his passion for social justice and revolution, making him a significant figure in the intellectual history of Latin America.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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