Dorothea Jordan (21 November 1761 – 5 July 1816) was an Anglo-Irish actress, courtesan, and the mistress and companion of the future King William IV of the United Kingdom, for 20 years while he was Duke of Clarence. Together they had ten illegitimate children, all of whom took the surname FitzClarence.
Read more about Dorothea Jordan: Early Life, Stage Life and Early Relationships, Relationship With William IV, Later Life, Notable Descendants, Bibliography
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