Jonathan Swift's Milestones
Father's death
His father died before he was born, leaving the family in financial difficulty.
Birth
Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Jonathan Swift Sr. and Abigail Erick.
Educated at Kilkenny College
Attended Kilkenny College, one of Ireland's best schools.
Trinity College Dublin
Studied at Trinity College, Dublin, earning a BA degree.
Secretary to Sir William Temple
Worked as secretary and assistant to Sir William Temple in England.
Ordained as Anglican priest
Ordained as a priest in the Church of Ireland.
Relationship with Esther Johnson (Stella)
Formed a close and lifelong relationship with Esther Johnson, known as 'Stella.'
Published 'A Tale of a Tub'
Published 'A Tale of a Tub,' establishing his reputation as a satirist.
Political pamphleteering
Wrote influential political pamphlets for the Tory government.
Appointed Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral
Appointed Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
Published 'Gulliver's Travels'
Published 'Gulliver's Travels,' his most famous satirical work.
Published 'A Modest Proposal'
Published the satirical essay 'A Modest Proposal.'
Health decline
Suffered from illness and mental decline in his final years.
Death
Jonathan Swift died in Dublin, Ireland.