Jonathon Swift's Life By HaileyJohnson Nov 30, 1667 Jonathan Swift Is Born Born in Dublin, Ireland Period: Aug 25, 1682 to May 24, 1686 Attended and Graduated College Trinity College Dublin Jan 1, 1689 Swift becomes secretary and meets his "Stella" He becomes secretary at Sir William Temple where he meets Esther Johnson. Feb 24, 1695 Swift is Ordained Swift returns to Ireland and is ordained as the priest in the Church of Ireland. Feb 24, 1716 Swift Marries Stella Feb 24, 1726 Publication of Gullivers Travels Feb 24, 1728 Death Of Stella Feb 24, 1729 Publication of "A Modest Proposal" Feb 24, 1731 Publication Of "A Beautiful Young Nymph Going to Bed" Oct 19, 1745 Jonathan Swift's Death