Miguel de Cervantes

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  • 1547

    He born, place and year

    He born, place and year
    He was born in Alcalá de Henares, September/29/1547
  • 1550

    Childhood

    Childhood
    He spent his childhood travelling around Spain until he settled in Madrid. In 1569 he crossed to Italy, where he began to write a new chapter in his life, which culminated in his being captured in 1575.
  • 1560

    Family

    Family
    Six children: Andrea, Luisa, Miguel, Rodrigo, Magdalena and Juan. All of them cultured people
  • 1580

    Studies

    Studies
    He studied with the humanist Juan López de Hoyos at the Estudio de Madrid. After a quarrel whose details are unknown, he was exiled and went to Italy, where he served a cardinal.

  • Works

    Works
    He obtained a position as Collector or Commissioner of Supplies in Seville.