Davies, Moll (fl. 1673)
Davies, Moll (fl. 1673)
English actress and dancer. Name variations: Mary Davies; Moll Davis. Mistress of Charles II (1630–1685), king of England (r. 1661–1685); children: (with Charles) illeg. daughter known as Mary Tudor (1673–1726, who m. Edward Radclyffe, 2nd earl of Derwentwater, Henry Graham of Levens, and James Rooke).
Was a member of Sir William Davenant's troupe at Lincoln's Inn, when she caught the eye of Charles II, king of England.
See also Women in World History.
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