Dorothea Jordan British actress Date of Birth: 21.11.1761 Country: Great Britain

1. Biography of Dorothy Jordan
2. Relationship with the Duke of Clarence
3. Descendants
4. Acting Career
5. Children

Biography of Dorothy Jordan

Dorothy Jordan was a British actress and a longtime companion of the Duke of Clarence. She was born in 1761 in County Meath, Ireland.

Relationship with the Duke of Clarence

Dorothy Jordan's most notable relationship was with the Duke of Clarence, who would later become King William IV. They were together for over twenty years and had ten children together. The Duke of Clarence was known for his love and support for Dorothy Jordan, and their relationship was widely discussed in society.

Descendants

One of Dorothy Jordan and William IV's descendants is the former British Prime Minister, David Cameron. Their other notable descendants include Duff Cooper, John Norwich, William Sidney, Andrew Bertie, and Johnny Damfry. Their family tree is extensive and has connections to various prominent figures in British history.

Acting Career

Dorothy Jordan had a successful acting career and was renowned for her comedic talents. She performed in both London's Drury Lane Theatre and Covent Garden Theatre, earning critical acclaim for her performances. Her most famous role was in the play "The Green Room Goddess," which was inspired by her own life.

Children

From her marriage to the Duke of Clarence, Dorothy Jordan had ten children:

1. George FitzClarence (1794-1842) - married Mary Wyndham and had seven children. In 1831, he was granted the title of Earl of Munster by King William IV.
2. Henry FitzClarence (1795-1817) - remained unmarried.
3. Sophia FitzClarence (1796-1837) - married Philip Sidney, 1st Baron De L'Isle and Dudley, and had four children.
4. Mary FitzClarence (1798-1864) - married General Charles Fox but did not have children.
5. Frederick FitzClarence (1799-1854) - married Augusta Boyle and had two children.
6. Elizabeth FitzClarence (1801-1856) - married William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll, and had four children. Their descendant is the former Prime Minister, David Cameron.
7. Adolphus FitzClarence (1802-1856) - remained unmarried and had no children.
8. Augusta FitzClarence (1803-1865) - first married John Kennedy-Erskine and later Lord Frederick Gordon-Hallyburton. She had three children from her first marriage.
9. Augustus FitzClarence (1805-1854) - married Sarah Gordon and had six children.
10. Amelia FitzClarence (1807-1858) - married Lucius Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland, and had one son.

Dorothy Jordan's legacy lives on through her descendants and her contributions to the world of theater. She passed away in 1816 at the age of 55.