Miguel de Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (Spanish pronunciation: [miˈɣel de θerˈβantes saaˈβeðɾa]; (Born 29 September 1547; Died 22 April 1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright. His magnum opus, Don Quixote, considered the first modern European novel, is a classic of Western literature, and is regarded amongst the best works of fiction ever written. His influence on the Spanish language has been so great that the language is often called la lengu... More

Date of birth:

  • Sep 29, 1547

Date of death:

  • Apr 23, 1616 (age 68 years)

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Also known as:

  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra,
  • Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra,
  • Miguel Cervantes,
  • Miguel de Cervantès Saavedra
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