Cervo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Cervo family

Early History of the Cervo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cervo research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1547, 1571, 1575, 1605, 1615 and 1616 are included under the topic Early Cervo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cervo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cervantes, de Cervantes, Cervántez and many more.

Early Notables of the Cervo family

Prominent among members of the family was sixteenth century writer and historian Francisco Cervantes de Salazar, who taught at universities both in Spain and in Mexico. Of course the best known family member was Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616), illustrious author of "Don Quijote de la Mancha", Spain's most famous novel. Born in Alcalá de Henares, near Madrid, he was the son of Rodrigo de Cervantes and Leonor de Cortinas, both of noble lineage. He fought for Spain at the great naval battle of Lepanto in 1571, during which he...
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Migration of the Cervo family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco de Cervantes, who sailed to Hispaniola in 1512; Juan de Cervantes sailed to America in 1514 with his family; Bernardo de Cervantes, who sailed to America in 1528.