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In May 1668 Davis gave up her profession and gave birth to her daughter "Mary", who is the biological child of King Charles II (Melville 81). | In May 1668 Davis gave up her profession and gave birth to her daughter "Mary", who is the biological child of King Charles II (Melville 81). | ||
She received 1000 pounds annually from the king as a support measure (82). | She received 1000 pounds annually from the king as a support measure (82). | ||
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Melville, Lewis. ''Nell Gwyn The Story of Her Life.'' Hutchinson, 1923. | Melville, Lewis. ''Nell Gwyn The Story of Her Life.'' Hutchinson, 1923. | ||
Wilson, John Harold. ''All the King´s Ladies: Actresses of the Restoration.'' University of Chicago Press, 1958. | Wilson, John Harold. ''All the King´s Ladies: Actresses of the Restoration.'' University of Chicago Press, 1958. | ||
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Revision as of 12:17, 8 December 2022
Moll Davis, whose real name is Mary Davis, was a famous actress, singer, dancer and comedian during the Restoration Era. Furthermore, she was also known as a popular courtesan and she was one of the many royal mistresses of King Charles II of England. As she was very popular at the time, there are many portraits of her by the famous painter Sir Peter Lely.
* 1648 Westminster, London, England † 1708 London, England
In May 1668 Davis gave up her profession and gave birth to her daughter "Mary", who is the biological child of King Charles II (Melville 81). She received 1000 pounds annually from the king as a support measure (82).
Bibliography
Melville, Lewis. Nell Gwyn The Story of Her Life. Hutchinson, 1923. Wilson, John Harold. All the King´s Ladies: Actresses of the Restoration. University of Chicago Press, 1958.
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