Prove that a symmetric group $S_n$ has a cyclic subgroup of order $n$.

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Prove that a symmetric group $S_n$ has a cyclic subgroup of order $n$.

I can see it for a symmetric group $S_3$ and $S_4$ but how can I generalize it for any number $n.$

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Hint: The element $$(1,2,3,\dots, n)$$ has order $n$.