What subjects did Che Guevara study before becoming a revolutionary?

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Before becoming a revolutionary, Che Guevara completed his medical studies in 1953, qualifying him as a doctor.12

While he was trained as a healer, his education and early experiences—particularly his travels through Latin America—shaped his transition into a guerrilla warfare leader and political theorist. Although he initially joined the 26th of July Movement in the capacity of a doctor, he also underwent training in weapons use.3124