1650 - Eleanor "Nell " Gwyn, mistress of King Charles II, was born. She became one of the first actresses on the English stage and a celebrity figure of the Restoration period who was praised for her comic performances.
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Posted by Hollie24 on February 2, 2025, 5:53 pm, in reply to "OTish On This Day"
Nell has many, many descendents,but the best-known is the Duke of St. Albans.