circa 1790: 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. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)
circa 1790: 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. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)