Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and spy who lived from about 1660 to 1731. Defoe was one of the earliest English writers to popularize the novel, and in total he created more than 300 works.

What was Daniel Defoe known for?

Daniel Defoe is best known as the writer of the novels Robinson Crusoe (1719) and Moll Flanders (1722). During his lifetime he gained fame—and notoriety—for his poems, political pamphlets, and journalism.

What means Defoe?

Definitions of Defoe. English writer remembered particularly for his novel about Robinson Crusoe (1660-1731) synonyms: Daniel Defoe. example of: author, writer. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)