Jonathan Swift

About Jonathan Swift

Birth Day: November 30, 1667
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift was born on November 30, 1667 in Dublin, Ireland. Irish author of the satirical Gulliver's Travels and the famous essay, A Modest Proposal. He also served as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
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As per our current Database, Jonathan Swift has been died on Oct 19, 1745 (age 77).

🎂 Jonathan Swift - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Jonathan Swift die, Jonathan Swift was 77 years old.

Popular As Jonathan Swift
Occupation Novelist
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born November 30, 1667 (Dublin, Ireland)
Birthday November 30
Town/City Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

🌙 Zodiac

Jonathan Swift’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Jonathan Swift was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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About

Irish author of the satirical Gulliver's Travels and the famous essay, A Modest Proposal. He also served as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.

Before Fame

He attended Trinity College, Dublin, where he earned his Doctor of Divinity degree. He subsequently became an ordained priest in the Established Church of Ireland and was assigned to the prebend of Kilroot in the Diocese of Connor.

Trivia

In A Modest Proposal, he satirizes the British with an argument that supports the ingestion of human infants.

Family Life

He was born in Dublin to Jonathan Swift and Abigail Erick, and his education was funded by his uncle, Godwin Swift. He is speculated to have married Esther Johnson in 1716.

Associated With

His uncle, Thomas Swift, married a daughter of the poet and Playwright, Sir william Davenant, a Godson of william Shakespeare.

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