Nell Gwyn

About

Royal mistress (1650-1687)

Quick Facts

Name: Nell Gwyn
Born: 1650-02-02
Died: 1687-11-14
Occupation: stage actor / actor / royal mistress
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
Birthplace: London

Relationships

Spouses & partners

PartnerCharles II of England

Family

FatherThomas Gwynne
MotherEleanor Smith
ChildCharles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans
ChildJames Beauclerk, Lord Beauclerk

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q234163 ↗
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Facts retrieved 31 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC.