Miguel de Cervantes was a slave?

Answer 1

Yes, he was a slave. He served in the Spanish navy, and in June 1575 was captured by Algerian pirates and taken as a slave along with his brother Rodrigo.

Answer 2

There is no historical evidence to suggest that Miguel de Cervantes, the famous Spanish writer, was ever a slave. Cervantes is best known for his novel "Don Quixote" and is considered one of the most important figures in Spanish literature.