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The ass will carry his load, but not a double load ride not a free horse to death.
Miguel de Cervantes
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Miguel de Cervantes
Age: 69 †
Born: 1547
Born: January 1
Died: 1616
Died: April 23
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Alcala de Henares
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra
Miguel de Cervantes Cortinas
Miguel de Cervantes y Cortinas
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