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Dorothea Jordan (née Bland; 22 November 1761 – 5 July 1816) was an Anglo-Irish actress, as well as a courtesan. She was the long-time mistress of Prince William, Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), and the mother of 10 illegitimate children by him, all of whom took the surname FitzClarence.
Dorothea Jordan (born Nov. 22, 1761, near Waterford, Ire.—died July 3, 1816, Saint-Cloud, France) was an actress especially famed for her high-spirited comedy and tomboy roles. Jordan’s mother, Grace Phillips, who was also known as Mrs. Frances, was a Dublin actress.
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Oct 6, 2021 · Dorothea Jordan was a successful Irish actress who had a long and passionate affair with the Duke of Clarence, later King William IV. She bore him ten children, but was abandoned when he needed a legitimate wife to secure his succession.
Jul 24, 2019 · Dorothea Jordan was an Anglo-Irish actress who had a long affair with William, Duke of Clarence, later William IV. They had ten children together, five boys and five girls, who were given the surname FitzClarence.
Apr 10, 2024 · Features. The mysterious mistress who helped turn a party prince into a popular royal. By Lydia Starbuck. 10th April 2024. I’ve always felt rather sorry for the mistress known as Mrs Jordan. For...
Dorothea Jordan. Alfred Webb. A Compendium of Irish Biography. 1878. Jordan, Dorothea, a distinguished actress, was born near Waterford in 1762. Her maiden name was Bland. When but sixteen she went on the stage, appearing in Dublin in Mr. Daly's company under the assumed name of Miss Francis, so as not to hurt the susceptibilities of her father ...
