Esther Johnson
Esther Johnson | |
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Esther Johnson, from an 1893 publication. | |
| Born | 13 March 1681 |
| Died | 28 January 1728 (aged 46) |
Esther Johnson (13 March 1681 – 28 January 1728) was an Englishwoman known to have been a close friend of Jonathan Swift, known as "Stella". Whether or not she and Swift were secretly married, and if so why the marriage was never made public, is a subject of debate.