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Praised by Samuel Pepys for her comic performances as one of the first actresses on the English stage, she became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England (c. April 1668 – 6 February 1685).
6 Μαρ 2021 · A teenage Nell and her sister Rose found work at the King’s Theatre on Drury Lane as orange girls – selling fruit to the audiences. Bold, witty and a beauty, Nell caught the eye of actor Charles Hart and with his help, the pair were sharing the stage before long, as well as a bed.
English comedy actress, mistress of Charles II, who was one of the most popular figures of Restoration England. Name variations: Gwyn or Gwynne.
8 Ιουλ 2016 · Nell had two sons by Charles: Charles Beauclerk (Duke of St. Alban) and James Beauclerk. It was quoted of Nell saying “come here you little bastard” to her son Charles in front of the King, who was mortified at her words.
22 Δεκ 2021 · One of Nell’s most important jobs that she got when she was a bit older was “orange-girl”. So, basically, Nell and her sister, Rose, would sell oranges in a theatre near where she lived (which is now Theatre Royal, Drury Lane).
27 Νοε 2022 · From an impoverished childhood to one of the earliest female stage actors in England, Nell Gwynn became committed to the annals of history for her relationship with King Charles II. Megan Crutchley explores the life of this central figure in Restoration London.
14 Μαρ 2019 · Nell Gwyn was one of several mistresses of King Charles II. She's remembered for her witty rejoinders, including shouting out of a carriage window that she was basket