Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Early Modern Spanish
Spouse
Catalina de Salazar y Palacios
Children
1 child: Isabel de Saavedra
Parents
Rodrigo de Cervantes, Leonor de Cortinas
Education
Estudio de la Villa, University of Salamanca
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Portuguese < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (מִיכָאֵל)
Popularity
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Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Libra
Filmography (1)
Biography
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Miguel de Cervantes?
Miguel de Cervantes was born on and passed away on at the age of 68.
Where was Miguel de Cervantes born?
Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares.
What movies or shows has Miguel de Cervantes been in?
Miguel de Cervantes has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Las aventuras de Don Quijote (2010).
Where can I find more information about Miguel de Cervantes?
You can find more about Miguel de Cervantes on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
