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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.
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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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Nov 8, 2022 · This is Dorothea Jordan, a comedic actor from over 200 years ago. If you think show business is tough on women now, take a look at Jordan’s long list of heartaches. And speaking of long lists, Jordan managed to have 13 children—all without a single walk down the aisle.
Nov 4, 2021 · Dorothea Jordan was the main breadwinner for much of their time together and yet after 20 years, she parted from him only for him to begin a path towards kingship.
Jul 24, 2019 · Dorothea Jordan (also known as Dorothy) was an Anglo-Irish actress. Born on 22 November 1761 near Waterford, Ireland, the child of an Irish actress, Grace Phillips and her partner,...
Oct 6, 2021 · In her first years in London, Dorothea embraced her talents as a comedy actress and often took “breeches roles” where she dressed as a man. Dorothea soon became a sensation; she was loved for her comedic roles but also for her beauty, intelligence and her natural demeanour on stage.
Aug 10, 2016 · Dorothea Jordan, born Dorothea Bland, was also known as Dora. She took the surname of Jordan for her stage name. Jordan was feted as one of the greatest comic actress of her day, a...
