Erection date: 1975
Dorothy Bland, (Mrs Jordan), 1762-1816, actress, lived here.
Greater London Council
The ODNB has her birth year as 1761.
SW1, Cadogan Place, 30
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Mrs Jordan
Actress and royal mistress. Born as Dorothy, or Dorothea, or Dora, Phillips i...
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Mrs Jordan
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