1 1605: The first part of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes was published in Madrid on January 16.

2 The greatest writers in their respective language—WilliamShakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes —died on the very same day in the very same year, April , .

3 An even earlier reference can be found in "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, from 1605 (the exception being Cervantes substituting "goats" for "sheep"

4 Literary buffs, even if they have never been to Spain, will recognise them as the ferocious giants attacked by Don Quixote, Miguel de Cervantes 's fictional 17th-century hero.

5 Fear is sharp - sighted and can see things under ground, -- Miguel de Cervantes.

6 Doh Qvixote is a funny comic character created by famous Spaniard author Miguel de Cervantes Seavedra(1547 -1616). His character shares both comedy and tragedy.