1. Lands at Dénia after ransom

    · Port of Dénia, Valencian Community, Spain

    Lands at Dénia after ransom
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    After his ransom in Algiers, Cervantes returned to Spanish territory through Dénia, the first Spanish land reached by the freed captives. The voyage departed Algiers on 24 October, making the stated landing date 27 October 1580; coordinates represent Dénia's port.

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