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The Life of Miguel de Cervantes

By madison.scharringhausen
  • Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
    Sep 29, 1547

    Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.

  • The first published works by de Cervantes
    Jan 1, 1569

    The first published works by de Cervantes

  • Cervantes became a soldier; although he was injured in the Battle of Lepanto.
    Jan 1, 1570

    Cervantes became a soldier; although he was injured in the Battle of Lepanto.

  • Captured by the Turks de Cervantes spent five years in prison.
    Jan 1, 1575

    Captured by the Turks de Cervantes spent five years in prison.

  • Miguel de Cervantes was freed and returned home
    Jan 1, 1580

    Miguel de Cervantes was freed and returned home

  • De Cervantes published his first novel, La Galatea.

    De Cervantes published his first novel, La Galatea.

  • Wrote Don Quixote

    Wrote Don Quixote

  • Miguel de Cervantes died

    Miguel de Cervantes died