Dorothea Jordan
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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. She was known professionally as Dorothea Francis and Dorothea Jordan, was informally Dora Jordan, and she commonly was referred to as Mrs Jordan and Mrs FitzClarence.
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Born | Dorothea Bland (1761-11-22)22 November 1761 |
Died | 5 July 1816(1816-07-05) (aged 54) |
Other names | Dorothea Phillips, Dora Jordan, Madame James, Mrs FitzClarence |
Occupation(s) | Actress and courtesan |
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