Jonathan Swift was an Irish author and journalist born in 1667 who is considered one of the greatest prose satirists in the English language. His most famous work, Gulliver's Travels, was published in 1726 and satirizes human nature and politics through the travels of Lemuel Gulliver. Swift held various positions in both the Church of Ireland and in politics in London during his career. He died in 1745 and was buried in St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

1. Jonathan Swift 1667-1745

20. Swift’s Death Mask and Grave In St. Patrick’s Cathedral.