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Che: Man, Myth, and Legacy

6 October 2017

Fifty years ago today, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, one of the key figures of the Cuban Revolution, was shot dead by the Bolivian army, aged 39.

Che Guevara

In the years since, Guevara has adorned student bedroom walls the world over, inspired many a student revolutionary, and provided the essential political backdrop for the unstoppable rise of the Tooting Popular Front (ask your parents).

But who was Che Guevara? In life, and in death, he remains a controversial figure, with opinions differing as to who he was, what he represented, and his long term legacy.

On Monday 9 October, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Che's death, the UCL Institute of the Americas is organising an evening seminar, bringing together experts from a range of academic disciplines to explore the many facets of his extraordinary life and legacy.

The event is selling out quickly, so please be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Che's daughter to visit UCL

On Friday 10 November, Che's daughter, Aleida Guevara, a paediatrician, will also be visiting UCL to talk about 'Cuban Medical Internationalism'. Keep an eye on the UCL Institute of the Americas events page for details of how to book.