Peg Woffington

Peg Woffington
Margaret Woffington, by John Lewis, 1753
Born	18 October 1720
Died	28 March 1760  (aged 39)

Margaret Woffington (18 October 1720 – 28 March 1760),^[1] known professionally as Peg Woffington, was an Irish actress and socialite of the Georgian era. Peg and Peggy were a common pet name for those called Margaret until the late 20th century.