Cortes in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Miguel de Cervantes
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
1. Miguel de Cervantes Marker
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
cuyo ingenio admira el mundo
Fallecio en MDCXVI.
Here lived and died Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, whose ingenuity is admired throughout the world. Died 1614.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1616.
Location. 40° 24.858′ N, 3° 41.911′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Cortes. Marker is on Calle de Cervantes, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Cervantes 2, Madrid 28014, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mentidero de Representantes (a few steps from this marker); José Echegaray (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (about 90 meters away); Emilia Pardo Bazán (La Coruña 1851 - Madrid 1921) (about 90 meters away); Daniel Urrabieta Vierge (1851 - 1904) (about 90 meters away); María de Zayas Sotomayor (about 90 meters away); Elena Fortún (about 90 meters away); Lope de Vega (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
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Overview: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (29 September 1547 (assumed) – 22 April 1616 NS) was an Early Modern Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his novel Don Quixote, a work often cited as both the first modern novel and "the first great novel of world literature". A 2002 poll of 100 well-known authors voted it the "most meaningful book of all time", from among the "best and most central works in world literature".(Submitted on February 14, 2024.)
Much of his life was spent in poverty and obscurity, which led to many of his early works being lost. Despite this, his influence and literary contribution are reflected by the fact that Spanish is often referred to as "the language of Cervantes".
His first significant novel, titled La Galatea, was published in 1585, but he continued to work as a purchasing agent, and later as a government tax collector. Part One of Don Quixote was published in 1605, and Part Two in 1615. Other works include the 12 Novelas ejemplares (“Exemplary Novels”); a long poem, the Viaje del Parnaso (“Journey to Parnassus”); and Ocho comedias y ocho entremeses (“Eight Plays and Eight Interludes”). Los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda (“The Travails of Persiles and Sigismunda”), was published posthumously in 1616.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
2. Miguel de Cervantes Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
3. Miguel de Cervantes Marker - wider view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 8, 2022
4. Miguel de Cervantes street sign
The street on which Cervantes was born is named after him.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
