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William Wycherley | |
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![]() William Wycherley by Sir Peter Lely, c. 1668 | |
Born | 1641 Clive, Shropshire, England |
Died | London, England | 1 January 1716 (aged 74)
Occupation | poet; playwright |
Literary movement | Classicism |
Notable works | The Country Wife; The Plain Dealer |
William Wycherley (baptised 8 April 1641 – 1 January 1716) was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for the plays The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.