True Born Englishman Published
Daniel Defoe published The True-Born Englishman in 1701, using verse satire to defend William III against attacks on his foreign origins and to challenge claims of pure English ancestry.
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Daniel Defoe Biography and Timeline
Follow Daniel Defoe through 2 dated historical records for England.
Daniel Defoe, historical timeline
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1701
Original Power of the People Published
Daniel Defoe published The Original Power of the Collective Body of the People of England, a political pamphlet arguing for the people's foundational role in legitimate government.
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