Margaret Hughes | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by Sir Peter Lely, 1672 | |
| Born | 29 May 1630 |
| Died | 1 October 1719 (aged 89) Eltham, Kent, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Partner | Prince Rupert of the Rhine |
| Children | 2 |
Margaret Hughes (29 May 1630 – 1 October 1719), also Peg Hughes or Margaret Hewes, was an English actress who is often credited as the first professional actress on the English stage, as a result of her appearance on 8 December 1660.[nt 1] Hughes was the mistress of the English Civil War general Prince Rupert of the Rhine.
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