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What were the names of Nell Gwyn's two sons with King Charles II?

  • William and Harry

  • George and Edward

  • Charles and James

  • Frederick and Albert

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Nell Gwyn, an acclaimed actress and one of King Charles II's most famous mistresses, bore him two sons. The first, born in 1670, was named Charles Beauclerk and was created Duke of St. Albans in 1684. The second, born in 1671, was named James Beauclerk and was granted the title of Duke of Monmouth.
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