30 Cadogan Place (London)
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Dorothea Jordan ,''Mrs Jordan'' (1761-1816). English Georgian/Regency era Theatre Actress. lived here. Blue Plaque
No. 30 was home in the 18th century to the highly popular Irish comedy actress Dorothy Jordan (1761-1816). She had many lovers, and for 21 years was mistress to the Duke of Clarence, who later became King William IV. Mrs Jordan had 10 children by the duke, to add to the five she already had! She was known for her wit: once when the duke suggested reducing her allowance, she sent him a note, saying ‘No money returned after the rising of the curtain!’
No. 30 was home in the 18th century to the highly popular Irish comedy actress Dorothy Jordan (1761-1816). She had many lovers, and for 21 years was mistress to the Duke of Clarence, who later became King William IV. Mrs Jordan had 10 children by the duke, to add to the five she already had! She was known for her wit: once when the duke suggested reducing her allowance, she sent him a note, saying ‘No money returned after the rising of the curtain!’
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Jordan
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Coordinates: 51°29'49"N -0°9'26"E
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