Miguel de Cervantes
(1547-1616)

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Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright (1547-1616) – Miguel de Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares (City of Spain in the Madrid metropolitan area) on September 29th, 1547 and died in Madrid (Municipality and capital of Spain) on April 22nd, 1616 at the age of 68. Today Miguel de Cervantes would be 476 years old.

Age

how old was Miguel de Cervantes when he died?

Miguel de Cervantes died in 1616 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 29th, 1547 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Alcalá de Henares City of Spain in the Madrid metropolitan area
Death Date	April 22nd, 1616 (Friday)
Death place	Madrid Municipality and capital of Spain
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Miguel de Cervantes

Birthday

When was Miguel de Cervantes born?

Miguel de Cervantes was born on September 29th, 1547.

Death

When did Miguel de Cervantes die?

Miguel de Cervantes died on April 22nd, 1616 at the age of 68 in Madrid (Municipality and capital of Spain). Today Miguel de Cervantes would be 476 years old.