Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Daniel Defoe was an writer, journalist, and spy. Born in London as the son of a merchant, he worked on various businesses, but failed. Since then, he has been writing political papers and working in the media, and in 1719, he published Robinson Crusoe and gained fame.
Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) Daniel Defoe was an writer, journalist, and spy. Born in London as the son of a merchant, he worked on various businesses, but failed. Since then, he has been writing political papers and working in the media, and in 1719, he published Robinson Crusoe and gained fame.