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Family historian Lady Carla Stanley, who is married to the current Lord Stanley, said they were "free thinking" and born to educated, well-travelled mothers.

From BBC

The 25-year-old Braathen was born in Oslo to a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, but spent time in South America as a child after his parents separated.

From Barron's

Earlier in the week, police said Van Rootselaar, who was born biologically male and transitioned to female six years ago, had a history of mental health struggles and was previously admitted for psychiatric evaluation.

From BBC

They have a lot in common: both are young women of American-Chinese heritage who were born and raised in the US.

From BBC

I was born in this country but of Nigerian descent, and I think it's ridiculous to say that Great Britain has been colonised by immigrants, because that is so far from the truth.

From Barron's