Writers who died on October 19

Take a focused look at the writers who passed away on October 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1745 Jonathan Swift

  Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer, satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, poet, and cleric. He served as the Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin and is renowned for his sharp wit and mastery of satire. Swift is perhaps best remembered for his novel 'Gulliver's Travels' (1726), as well as his other influential works such as 'A Modest Proposal' (1729), which … [bio]