George Farquhar
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This article is about the Irish dramatist. For the Dean of St Andrews, see George Farquhar (priest). For the British Olympic wrestler, see George Farquhar (wrestler).
George Farquhar (1677[1] – 29 April 1707) was an Irish dramatist. He is noted for his contributions to late Restoration comedy, particularly for his plays The Constant Couple (1699), The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707).