Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Congreve Biography and Timeline

Follow William Congreve through 4 dated historical records for England.

William Congreve, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1695–1701Years on this page

1695

Love For Love

Arts / Drama

Publication of "Love For Love", a comedy

Love

Arts / Drama

Publication of "Love For Love", a comedy

1700

Way of the World London Premiere

Arts / Drama

William Congreve's The Way of the World premiered in London, presenting a sophisticated satire of romance and social bargaining.

1701

Judgment of Paris Performed

London · Arts / Literature

William Congreve's masque The Judgment of Paris was performed in March 1701, treating the mythological choice of Paris in a musical dramatic entertainment.

Records, sources and methodology

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