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Elizabeth Gardner Hines, a great-niece of Gaston’s and a co-author of a biography called Black Titan, told me that Gaston’s conservative approach was understandable.
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Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Grey was the great-niece of Henry VIII and the cousin of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. All the cousins also play important roles and in some cases resemble their real-life counterparts.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 16 July 2024
Survivors include her brother, George M. Fenwick, of Baltimore; two nieces, Marni Fenwick, of China, and Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson, of Snellville, Georgia; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024
When the lifeguard died, his great-niece found the ring stashed away among his belongings.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
She is survived by five stepchildren, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, per her obituary.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Survivors include two nieces, Paula Stoller, of Towson, and Michelle Costa-Briggs, of Lutherville; a nephew, Matthew Costa, of Lutherville; a sister, Theresa Sansone Costa, of Lutherville; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
The documentary tracks down key players: biographer Herrera, along with historians Martha Zamora and Luis-Martín Lozano, Kahlo’s great-niece Cristina Kahlo and Rivera’s grandson Juan Coronel Rivera.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Aided by Andrés' great-niece Gabi (Ynairaly Simo), Vivo hits all the wrong notes in his quest to keep love alive, but his journey is a delight to watch.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2023
Victor Luckerson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
Grey was the great-niece of Henry VIII and the cousin of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. All the cousins also play important roles and in some cases resemble their real-life counterparts.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 16 July 2024
Survivors include her brother, George M. Fenwick, of Baltimore; two nieces, Marni Fenwick, of China, and Melanie D. Fenwick Thompson, of Snellville, Georgia; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024
When the lifeguard died, his great-niece found the ring stashed away among his belongings.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
She is survived by five stepchildren, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, per her obituary.
—Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
Survivors include two nieces, Paula Stoller, of Towson, and Michelle Costa-Briggs, of Lutherville; a nephew, Matthew Costa, of Lutherville; a sister, Theresa Sansone Costa, of Lutherville; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
The documentary tracks down key players: biographer Herrera, along with historians Martha Zamora and Luis-Martín Lozano, Kahlo’s great-niece Cristina Kahlo and Rivera’s grandson Juan Coronel Rivera.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Aided by Andrés' great-niece Gabi (Ynairaly Simo), Vivo hits all the wrong notes in his quest to keep love alive, but his journey is a delight to watch.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Great-niece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great-niece. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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