William Congreve, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Congreve
British writer
Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1670
Place of Birth: Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 19-Jan-1729
Profession: writer, poet, engineer, playwright, translator, librettist
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About William Congreve
- 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.
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