William Congreve
January 24, 1670 – January 19, 1729
Place of Birth:
Bardsey, West Yorkshire, England
Place of Death:
London, Great Britain
William Congreve (24 January 1670 – 19 January 1729) was an English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. He is known for his clever, satirical dialogue and influence on the comedy of manners style of that period. He was also a minor political figure in the British Whig Party.
