(1650–87), English actress; full name Eleanor Gwyn. Originally an orange seller, she became famous as a comedienne at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. She was a mistress of Charles II.
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(1650–87), English actress; full name Eleanor Gwyn. A comedienne at London's Theatre Royal, she was a mistress of Charles II.