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Eleanor Gwyn (2 February 1650 – 14 November 1687; also spelled Gwynn, Gwynne) was a celebrity figure of the Restoration period. Praised by Samuel Pepys for her comic performances as one of the first actresses on the English stage, she became best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England. Called "pretty, witty Nell" by Pepys, she has been regarded as a living embodiment of the spirit of Restoration England and has come to be considered a folk heroine, with a story echoing the rags-to-royalty tale of Cinderella. Gwyn had two sons by King Charles: Charles Beauclerk (1670–1726) and James Beauclerk (1671–1680). Charles Beauclerk (pronounced boh-clair) was created Earl of Burford and later Duke of St Albans.

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Born	Eleanor Gwynn 2 February 1650 Hereford or St Martin in the Fields, London (disputed. See 'early life'), England
Died	14 November 1687 (aged 37) Pall Mall, London, England
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Charles Beauclerk info 1st child with Charles II of England Male b. 8 May 1670 d. 10 May 1726 Age: 56 (at death) 1670-1726 British Duke

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