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In 1731, political satirist Daniel Defoe died (aged 70). #DanielDefoe He wrote Robinson Crusoe —— One of the first books I read.

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In 1703, Daniel Defoe, author of the classic novel, Robinson Crusoe, was placed in a pillory over three days at three different locations in London, as punishment for publishing a satirical pamphlet attacking Church of England zealots. But the crowds only pelted him with flowers. #DanielDefoe

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