~ 1660 - 1731
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, trader, and journalist, best known for his novel "Robinson Crusoe," published in 1719, which is considered one of the earliest examples of the novel form. Born in 1660, he was also a prolific pamphleteer and is known for his works on political and economic commentary as well as other fictional writings. Defoe’s contributions to literature and journalism have made him a significant figure in the early development of the English novel.