descendants

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Now Filip Krapels hopes to unravel the story and return it to Stan's descendants in Wales.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Some of the Rubén’s direct descendants would win the award once again 30 years later.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Today, Larrie and Lisa own 50% of the company, and Jack’s descendants own the other half.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The final sections of the research consider whether modern descendants share physical similarities with Leonardo's famous self-portrait.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Isabel Hussey and Louise Sharpe both turned out to be descendants of a member of the Coffin family on Nantucket Island.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett