First part of Don Quixote published
CultureArtMiguel de Cervantes publishes the first part of Don Quixote, often regarded as one of the first modern novels.
- Date
- 1605 · View on map
- Countries
- Spain
- Regions
- Europe
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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