Ann Elliot

Ann Elliot (16 November 1743 – 30 May 1769) was a British courtesan and actress. She appeared in comedies in London and Dublin. She had relationships with her mentor Arthur Murphy, with Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol and with Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland.

Life Elliot was born in Tonbridge in 1743 to Mary and Richard Elliot. Her father was the sexton of the local church. Elliot became a servant in London, then a high-class courtesan under the name of "Miss Hooper". She became the protégée and mistress of barrister and writer Arthur Murphy. She then returned to work in London, appearing in comedies at Covent Garden for three years. In about 1765, Augustus Hervey, 3rd Earl of Bristol wanted her to leave the stage and become his mistress.