Daniel Defoe

Full Name: Daniel Defoe [Daniel Foe]

Nationality: English

Profession: Novelist

Why Famous: Most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. He is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain, and is among the founders of the English novel. 

A prolific and versatile writer, he wrote more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on various topics.

Born: 13th September, 1660

Birthplace: London, England

Died: 24th April, 1731 (aged 70)