1. Born in Alcalá de Henares

    · Alcalá de Henares, Community of Madrid, Spain

    Born in Alcalá de Henares
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    Cervantes was born in Alcalá de Henares and baptized there on 9 October. The conventional birth date is based on the feast of Saint Michael. The place is well established, but 29 September is an assumed birth date inferred from his baptism and name.

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