Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
1547 · 1616
A Spanish novelist, poet and playwright, and the author of Don Quixote.
Life
Born in Alcalá de Henares, his life included travel, military service and captivity. He worked in several literary genres. Don Quixote, published in two parts, occupies a central place in the history of the novel.
Works
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