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William Wycherley, English playwright and poet (born 1641)

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William Wycherley

English playwright (1641–1716)

William Wycherley was an English playwright best known for writing the plays The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.
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January 1

Day of the year

January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian Calendar; 364 days remain until the end of the year. This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year.
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