William Wycherley: Quick Facts

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Born	1641 • England
Died	January 1, 1716 (aged 75) • London • England
Notable Works	“Love in a Wood; or, St. James’s Park” • “The Country-Wife” • “The Gentleman Dancing-Master” • “The Plain-Dealer”

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