Daniel Defoe
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Daniel Defoe
Summary
Daniel Defoe is a human[1]. Born in Ward of Cripplegate[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1660[3]. He died in Moorfields[4]. He died on April 24, 1731[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], prose writer[8], children's writer[9], and publicist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Daniel Defoe's place of birth was Ward of Cripplegate[2].
- Born in London[12], Daniel Defoe…
- Daniel Defoe died in Moorfields[4].
- Daniel Defoe was born on September 13, 1660[3].
- Daniel Defoe was born on April 3, 1660[13].
- Daniel Defoe was born on September 30, 1660[14].
- Daniel Defoe was born on 1660[15].
- Daniel Defoe died on April 24, 1731[5].
- Daniel Defoe died on 1731[16].
- Daniel Defoe is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[17].
- Daniel Defoe's father was James Foe[18].
- Daniel Defoe's mother was Alice Marsh[19].
- Among Daniel Defoe's spouses was Mary Tuffley[20].
- A child of Daniel Defoe was Benjamin Norton Defoe[21].
- A child of Daniel Defoe was Sofia Defoe[22].
- Daniel Defoe held citizenship in Kingdom of England[23].
- Daniel Defoe held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[24].
- English was Daniel Defoe's native language[25].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included journalist[6].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included novelist[7].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included prose writer[8].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included children's writer[9].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included publicist[10].
- Daniel Defoe's professions included writer[26].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Defoe is Robinson Crusoe[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Ward of Cripplegate[2], a ward of the City of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[12], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Recorded date of birth include September 13, 1660[3], April 3, 1660[13], September 30, 1660[14], and 1660[15]. Daniel Defoe's father was James Foe[18]. His mother was Alice Marsh[19]. English was his native language[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], prose writer[8], children's writer[9], publicist[10], and writer[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Robinson Crusoe[27], a literary work[33]; Moll Flanders[34], a literary work[35]; and A Journal of the Plague Year[36], a written work[37].
Personal Life
Daniel Defoe was married to Mary Tuffley[20]. Children include Benjamin Norton Defoe[21], 1690–1770[38] and Sofia Defoe[22], 1701–1762[39]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[40].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 24, 1731[5] and 1731[16]. Daniel Defoe passed away in Moorfields[4]. He is buried at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground[17].
Why It Matters
Daniel Defoe has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Virginia Woolf[42], a novelist[43], 1882–1941[44], of United Kingdom[45], specialised in essay[46]; Charles Dickens[47], a writer[48], 1812–1870[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[51], specialised in literature[52]; and Jules Verne[53], a novelist[54], 1828–1905[55], of France[56], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[57], specialised in drama[58].
Works attributed to him include The Political History of the Devil[59], a literary work[60]; Colonel Jack[61], a literary work[62]; A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain[63], a written work[64]; Moll Flanders[65], a literary work[66]; A Journal of the Plague Year[67], a written work[68]; and The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe[69].
FAQs
Where was Daniel Defoe born?
Daniel Defoe's place of birth was Ward of Cripplegate[2].
Where did Daniel Defoe die?
Daniel Defoe died in Moorfields[4].
Who were Daniel Defoe's parents?
Daniel Defoe's father was James Foe[18]. Daniel Defoe's mother was Alice Marsh[19].
Who was Daniel Defoe married to?
Daniel Defoe's spouses include Mary Tuffley[20].
What did Daniel Defoe do for work?
Daniel Defoe worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], prose writer[8], children's writer[9], and publicist[10].
Who did Daniel Defoe influence?
Daniel Defoe has been cited as an influence by Virginia Woolf[42], Charles Dickens[47], and Jules Verne[53].