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In 1928 Ernesto Guevara was born. He was the oldest of five children and his father was a construction engineer. Most of Ernesto's education was provided by his mother at home. When he reached the age of two he developed a severe case of asthma which prompts the family to move to Alta Gracia, Cordoba, because of the drier climate. The asthma disqualifieshim from military service. He gets the nickname "Che" because he had a habit of ending all his sentences and calling his friends che, which is an Argentinian expression for buddy.