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1794: 18th century stage actress and comedienne Dorothy Jordan (1762 - 1816), the mistress of the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV). She bore him ten children during their relationship. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by F Coude. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1794:  18th century stage actress and comedienne Dorothy Jordan (1762 - 1816), the mistress of the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV). She bore him ten children during their relationship. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by F Coude.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)