How did Jonathan Swift become dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral?

Jonathan Swift was appointed dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin in April 1713 as a reward for his services as the chief pamphleteer and political writer for the Tory ministry.1

During his time in London starting in 1710, Swift became a key figure for the Tory administration, which was then led by Robert Harley and Henry Saint John. He edited the Tory journal The Examiner and authored the influential pamphlet The Conduct of the Allies, which supported the government's efforts to secure peace with France. His appointment to the deanery followed these significant contributions to the Tory political cause.12