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