Daniel Defoe

English trader, writer, and journalist (1660–1731)
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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 ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,467 views/month, #6,192 of 1,000,298).[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 ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,467 views/month, #6,192 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Virginia Woolf[43], a novelist[44], 1882–1941[45], of United Kingdom[46], specialised in essay[47]; Charles Dickens[48], a writer[49], 1812–1870[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[52], specialised in literature[53]; and Jules Verne[54], a novelist[55], 1828–1905[56], of France[57], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[58], specialised in drama[59].

Works attributed to him include Robinson Crusoe[60], a literary work[61]; Moll Flanders[62], a literary work[63]; A Journal of the Plague Year[64], a written work[65]; Roxana: The Fortunate Mistress[66], a literary work[67]; The Political History of the Devil[68], a literary work[69]; and A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain[70].

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[43], Charles Dickens[48], and Jules Verne[54].

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  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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