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Margaret Mills was a British actress who lived a long time ago, in the late 1600s and early 1700s. She was a well-known performer on the stage during her time.

Margaret worked for many years at a famous theater called the Drury Lane in London. Acting was a family affair for her! Her husband, John Mills, was also an actor at Drury Lane. Their son, William Mills, born in 1701, also followed in their footsteps and became an actor at the same theater.

Her Acting Career

Margaret Mills was a busy actress who performed in many plays during her career. She often played different kinds of characters. She was known for taking on various roles in popular plays of her time.

Notable Performances

Some of the plays Margaret Mills acted in include:

  • Emilia in Neglected Virtue (1696)
  • Phoebe in The Lost Lover (1696)
  • Trudge in Love and a Bottle (1698)
  • Betty in The Platonick Lady (1706)
  • Gipsey in The Beaux' Stratagem (1707)
  • Scentwell in The Busie Body (1709)

Margaret Mills passed away in 1717, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated stage actress.

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