Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright (1547-1616)
Miguel de Cervantes was born on September 29, 1547 (Julian calendar) in Alcalá de Henares and died on April 22, 1616 in Madrid, aged about 69. Recorded occupations: novelist, playwright, poet, lyricist, soldier and writer. Country of citizenship: Crown of Castile. Associated movements: Spanish Golden Age, Mannerism and Renaissance literature. Fields of work: fiction, literature, theatre and military affairs. Notable works include “Don Quixote” and “Exemplary Novels”. Educated at Estudio de la Villa and University of Salamanca.
- Born
- September 29, 1547 (Julian calendar) · Alcalá de Henares
- Died
- April 22, 1616 · Madrid
- Age at death
- about 69
- Citizenship
- Crown of Castile
- Occupations
- novelist, playwright, poet, lyricist, soldier, writer
- Movements
- Spanish Golden Age, Mannerism, Renaissance literature
- Notable works
- Don Quixote, Exemplary Novels
- Education
- Estudio de la Villa, University of Salamanca
- Wikipedia editions
- 188 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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