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Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was the greatest of English satiriste. His better satire at the contemprorary social
order in jeneral and an the policy of English government towards in particular. That's why the Irish people considered
Swift the champion in the struggle for the wealthy and freedom of their country. Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin,
but he came from English family. His father died at the age of 25, liaving his wife and daughter penuiless. His son
was born seven month later after his death. The boy knew little of his mother chearch. He hardly ever saw her,
during his childhood. Jonathan Swift was supported by his uncle Godwin. At the age of 6 he was send to school, which
he left at 14. When he entered a college in Dublin and got his bacheloris degree in 1686.
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