Ernesto Guevara Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ernesto Guevara, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Cuba.

8 records1956–19598 events6 places

Chronological biography

1956

Alegria de Pio5 December 1956

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel · Oriente

Survives the rebel defeat after the Granma landing.

1957

Sierra MaestraJanuary 1957

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel · Sierra Maestra

Emerges as a key guerrilla commander.

1958

Radio Rebelde24 February 1958

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel · Sierra Maestra

Helps establish Radio Rebelde in rebel territory.

Defence during Las Mercedes29 July 1958

Warfare / Operation Verano · Commander · Rebel Commander · Las Mercedes

Guevara helps organise rebel resistance as government reinforcements threaten the guerrillas.

Las Villas Offensive31 August 1958

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel Commander · Las Villas

Leads a rebel column west toward Las Villas.

Battle of Santa Clara28 December 1958

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel Commander · Santa Clara

Leads rebel forces in the decisive battle for Santa Clara.

Armoured Train29 December 1958

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel Commander · Santa Clara

Captures Batista's armoured train at Santa Clara.

1959

Entry into Havana2 January 1959

Revolution / Revolution of Cuba · Rebel Commander · Havana

Enters Havana with rebel forces.

Titles and roles

Commander · Rebel Commander · Rebel · Rebel Commander

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.