He was born on November 30, 1667 in Dublin. Study at the University of Dublin and then leaves Ireland and works as a secretary William Temple, an important statesman of the time will be his protector for ten years. In 1694, he returned to Ireland, where he was ordained. After reconciliation with Temple, which was separated by inconsistency, he returned to service in 1696 and remained with him until 1699 In 1710 he directed the Examiner and published a large number of pamphlets, which openly advocated the social policy of the Tory government. In 1717, he was dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Ttras a long period of mental decline, died on October 19, 1745.