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William Wycherley
William Wycherley by Sir Peter Lely, c. 1668
William Wycherley by Sir Peter Lely, c. 1668
Born1641
Clive, Shropshire, England
Died(1716-01-01)1 January 1716 (aged 74)
London, England
Occupationpoet; playwright
Literary movementClassicism
Notable worksThe 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.

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