Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
1547 Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra was born in Alcalá de Hernares, Espana.
Miguel Cervantes became a navy soldier in a regiment of infantería de Marina. In the battle of Lapanto, he maimed his left hand.
1575 Miguel Cervantes and his brother were captured by Algerian pirates and was sold into slavery for 5 years, until his family was able to raise enough money for his freedom.
Miguel Cervantes led a nomadic existence-mostly in Sevilla, Espana. Worked as a purchasing agent and a tax collector Filed bankruptcy. Was imprisoned twice due to irregular accounts
1606 Miguel Cervantes published the first part of Don Quijote.
1616 Miguel Cervantes passed away.