William Wycherley
William Wycherley Born 1640 Clive, Shropshire, England Died 31 December 1715(1715-12-31) London, England Occupation poet; playwright Notable works The Country Wife; The Plain Dealer William Wycherley (c. 1640 – 31 December 1715) was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known for the plays The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.