1 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

2 1547 Miguel Cervantes de Saavedra was born in Alcalá de Hernares, Espana.

3 1570-75 Miguel Cervantes became a navy soldier in a regiment of infantería de Marina. In the battle of Lapanto, he maimed his left hand.

4 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.

5 1584-1604 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

6 1606 Miguel Cervantes published the first part of Don Quijote.

7 1616 Miguel Cervantes passed away.