Nell Gwynn

Nell Gwynn (1640-1691) was an English "pretty, witty" actress of Drury Lane, who became mistress of Charles II, whose son by her was created Duke of St. Albans. The king was very fond of her and took special thought of her when he was dying.

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Nellie Bly, Nellie Melba, Nelson, Nemean Games, Nemean Lion, Nemesis