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'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Glen Powell is Descended from the Warriors of Genghis Khan

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May 22
5 min

'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Glen Powell is Descended from the Warriors of Genghis Khan

Glen Powell, who plays air warrior 'Hangman' in the new Top Gun: Maverick, is descended from the ancient Tatar warriors of Genghis Khan. Actor Glen Powell's ancient ancestors fought on the backs of the fastest horses with Genghis Khan's army, and today Glen is fighting from the cockpit of some of the fastest jets in Top Gun: Maverick. DESCENDED FROM LIPKA TATARS On his father's side, Glen Powell is descended from Lipka Tatars who immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s. The

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William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty

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Apr 4, 2021
4 min

William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty

William Moseley played King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' films, and it turns out that Moseley himself is the descendant of kings. William Moseley is no stranger to royalty — he's played two prominent roles as a noble figure: as King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia,' and as Prince Liam in the E! series 'The Royals.' It's not hard to see why he was cast in those roles, as he has that noble-looking aura about his countenance. The Lion Rampant As William Moseley is a de

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William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects

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Mar 21, 2021
4 min

William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects

'Narnia' actor William Moseley is descended from an architect who designed churches, markets, and taught architecture at Kings College London. I'm back with this fourth installment on the ancestry of William Moseley, best known for his roles in The Chronicles of Narnia films and the E! series The Royals. Thanks to William sharing some information with me, I've found a wealth of info on his family tree and have so much to share about what I found. Huge thanks to William! Let's

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William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains

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Mar 10, 2021
3 min

William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains

William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia films and The Royals TV series, comes from a line of distinguished sea captains. You probably know actor William Moseley best from The Chronicles of Narnia movies and the E! series The Royals. This is the third installment I'm doing on his ancestry, which, thanks to help from William, I've been able to find many fascinating branches of his family tree. William Moseley's Descent from Welsh Master Mariners As you can see from th

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William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number

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Feb 14, 2021
5 min

William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number

'Narnia' actor William Moseley is related to the eminent scientist who discovered the atomic number, revolutionizing the Periodic Table of Elements. You know William Moseley best from his roles as Peter in The Chronicles of Narnia films and as Prince Liam in the E! series The Royals. William was kind enough to share some family information with me and mentioned he was related to Henry Moseley, who was involved with the formation of The Periodic Table of Elements. Armed with t

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William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible

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Feb 13, 2021
4 min

William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible

'Narnia' actor William Moseley's 3rd great grandfather sparked interest in translating the Bible into Chinese and sending Protestant missions to China. You probably recognize William Moseley best for his roles as Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia films, and as Prince Liam in the E! series The Royals. William also has acting credits in at least 29 roles, including the upcoming film Medieval (which my medieval history geek heart is excited for). William Moseley was kin

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Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch

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Oct 25, 2020
6 min

Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch

'Hocus Pocus' star Sarah Jessica Parker played a Salem witch—turns out she's descended from one of the real-life accused witches. | By Mike Batie Disney's Hocus Pocus has become a favorite Halloween classic. For many, the holiday just isn't complete without an annual viewing of the Sanderson sisters wreaking havoc on Salem, Massachusetts with their witchy ways. Sarah Jessica Parker played one of these fictional witches—also named Sarah. In reality, Parker is descended from a

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Cameron Boyce's Grandmother was Among First Students to Desegregate High School in the South

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Jun 14, 2020
5 min

Cameron Boyce's Grandmother was Among First Students to Desegregate High School in the South

The late Disney star Cameron Boyce's grandmother was part of the first group of black students who desegregated high school in Tennessee. | BY MIKE BATIE Many know Cameron Boyce from Disney's Descendants movie series, where he played the role of Carlos, the son of Cruella de Vil. The modern twist on the children of Disney's classic characters remains a popular sensation for its adventure, comedy, music, and energetic choreography. Sadly, Cameron, who had been diagnosed with e

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May 4, 2020
6 min

Matthew Noszka's Polish Heritage

Matthew Noszka has an impressive Polish heritage of immigrant ancestors chasing and achieving the American dream. Follow their journey from Poland in the 1800s to the present. By Mike Batie Matthew Noszka is an American actor and model. Noszka recently starred in Netflix's holiday ensemble flick Let It Snow, playing the role of JP Lapierre opposite Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Mitchell Hope (Disney's Descendants). I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline with

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Logan Lerman's Ancestors Fled Nazi-Controlled Europe

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Oct 15, 2019
9 min

Logan Lerman's Ancestors Fled Nazi-Controlled Europe

Actor Logan Lerman likely wouldn't be here today if his Jewish ancestors hadn't fled Nazi-controlled Europe when they did. | BY MIKE BATIE Many will recognize actor Logan Lerman from the epic war drama Fury, in which Lerman stars alongside Brad Pitt. Logan has a distinguished list of acting credits including (but not limited to): The Perks of Being a Wallflower Percy Jackson & the Olympians The Three Musketeers (2011) Stuck in Love 3:10 to Yuma, Noah The Patriot The Butterfly

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Braeden Lemasters Descended from Civil War Officer, POW

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Sep 5, 2019
7 min

Braeden Lemasters Descended from Civil War Officer, POW

Musician and actor Braeden Lemasters is descended from a Civil War officer with a colorful past. Braeden Lemasters is a singer-guitarist in the hit band Wallows, which has been playing to sold out crowds on tour in North America and Europe for their album Nothing Happens. Braeden and friends Dylan Minnette and Cole Preston formed the band in their youth. Braeden is also an actor, having had roles in shows such as Six Feet Under (his first acting role), Men of a Certain Age (w

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'Game of Thrones' Actor Eugene Simon—Lancel of House Lannister—In Real Life Is of House Bruce

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Jul 20, 2019
5 min

'Game of Thrones' Actor Eugene Simon—Lancel of House Lannister—In Real Life Is of House Bruce

The actor who plays the role of Lancel Lannister in Game of Thrones is actually a descendant of Clan Bruce and the royal houses of Scotland and England. You likely know Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister, the cousin and lover of Cersei Lannister in HBO's hit series Game of Thrones, based on the novels by George R.R. Martin. He's also starred as Jerome Clark in the series House of Anubis, as Eduard Einstein in the series Genius, as Young Ben Hur in the TV miniseries Ben Hur, as

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