Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

Born: 09-28-1547

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, born in 1547, is a celebrated Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, best known for his monumental work "Don Quixote." Often hailed as one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language, Cervantes' innovative narrative techniques and deep human insights have left a lasting impact on literature. Despite facing financial hardships and imprisonment, his literary genius has immortalized him as a defining figure of Western literature.