Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright (1547-1616)
1547 — 1616
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright (1547-1616)
Born
October 9, 1547
Died
1616 (age ~69)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Crown of CastileBorn in Alcalá de HenaresDied in Madrid
1547
Born in Alcalá de Henares (1547-10-09)
1613
Notable workExemplary Novels
1616
Died in Madrid
About
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his two-part novel Don Quixote, a work considered to be the first modern novel. Don Quixote has been labelled by many well-known authors as the "best book of all time" and the "best and most central work in world literature".
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Who is Miguel de Cervantes?+
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his two-part novel Don Quixote, a work considered to be the first modern novel. Don Quixote has been labelled by many we
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel de Cervantes born?+
Miguel de Cervantes was born on October 9, 1547.
When did Miguel de Cervantes die?+
Miguel de Cervantes died in 1616, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — October 9, 1547
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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