Description: (Scientist, Writer, Screenwriter)
Alberto Granado Jiménez, an accomplished Argentine–Cuban biochemist, doctor, writer, and scientist, is best known for his role as the youthful friend and traveling companion of Che Guevara during their iconic 1952 motorcycle journey through Latin America. Granado established the University of Santiago de Cuba School of Medicine, leaving a lasting impact on medical education. His memoir, "Traveling with Che Guevara: The Making of a Revolutionary," inspired the 2004 film "The Motorcycle Diaries," solidifying his legacy as a key figure in revolutionary history.