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Biography of miguel de cervantes.
Miguel Cervantes
| Spanish writer, author of Don Quixote Date of Birth: 29.09.1547 Country: Spain |
Content:
- Biography of Miguel de Cervantes
- Early Life and Captivity
- Writing Career and Imprisonment
- The Birth of Don Quixote
- Later Life and Death
- Legacy and Works
Biography of Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish writer, is considered the creator of a new humorous novel that destroyed the chivalric romance.
Miguel de cervantes biography summary of harry
He was born on September 29 (the feast day of Saint Michael) in a poor hidalgo family. Miguel de Cervantes was baptized on October 9, 1547, in Alcalá de Henares.
Early Life and Captivity
In 1570, Cervantes participated in the war against the Turks.
During the naval battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571, he lost his left hand. Upon his return to his homeland, he was captured by pirates and sold into slavery to an Algerian pasha. Cervantes spent five years in captivity, making four unsuccessful attempts to escape.