Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet, and cleric who became Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. He is best known for his works Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, and A Tale of a Tub. Swift was born in Dublin, Ireland, to English parents. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and then at Oxford and Cambridge. He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1694 and served as a chaplain in the English army during the Williamite War in Ireland. Swift was a master of satire, and his works often criticized the political and religious establishments of his day. He was a staunch defender of the Irish people and their rights, and his works often highlighted the plight of the poor and oppressed. He was also a fierce critic of the English government and its policies in Ireland. Swift's works have been widely read and studied, and he is considered one of the greatest satirists in the English language. He is also remembered for his wit and biting sarcasm.
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