William Congreve

William Congreve was born on 24 January 1670, Bardsey, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England. An English dramatist, he shaped the Restoration comedy of manners through his satiric comedy. His major plays include The Old Bachelor (1693), The Double Dealer (1693) and Love for Love (1695). He spent a great span of his life surviving on his reputation and the royalties from his plays. He died on 19 January 1729 as a result of a carriage accident and was buried in Westminster Abbey.