Daniel Defoe
English trader, writer, and journalist (1660–1731)
1660 — 1731
Quick Facts
Profession
English trader, writer, and journalist (1660–1731)
Born
January 1, 1660
Died
1731 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, businessperson, poet
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in LondonDied in Moorfields
1660
Born in London (1660-01-01)
1731
Died in Moorfields
About
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, merchant and spy. He is famous for his novels Robinson Crusoe (1719), Moll Flanders (1722) and Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress (1724). He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain with others such as Aphra Behn and Samuel Richardson. Defoe wrote many political tracts, was often in trouble with the authorities, and spent a period in prison. Intellectuals and political leaders paid attention to his fresh ideas and sometimes consulted him.
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Who is Daniel Defoe?+
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, merchant and spy. He is famous for his novels Robinson Crusoe (1719), Moll Flanders (1722) and Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress (1724). He has been seen as one of the earliest proponents of the English novel, and helped to popularise the form in Britain
What does the name Daniel mean?+
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
When was Daniel Defoe born?+
Daniel Defoe was born on January 1, 1660.
When did Daniel Defoe die?+
Daniel Defoe died in 1731, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Daniel — January 1, 1660
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History remembers. So do I.
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