Scientists believe they have uncovered Cervantes' remains

Earlier this year, forensic scientists in Spain reported that they believe they have found the remains of Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, his family, and others buried with him. Read PBS's full coverage of this finding. The story also has a brief summary of Cervantes' own adventurous life.

From the excavation of the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians.
Source: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/400-years-after-death-spain-thinks-its-found-the-remains-of-don-quixote-author-cervantes/