grandfather
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His grandfather, Adan Cárdenas, was president of the country from 1883 to1887 and is recognized for introducing baseball to Nicaragua in the late 19th century while his uncle, Adolfo, played on the first national team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Laird Emilie says her mother and grandfather often lean on her and her brother for insights into market trends and digital platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
His grandfather was the defense secretary when the military opened fire on university student protesters in Tlatelolco in 1968.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
More recently, since being promoted to executive vice president, Gerard has had disagreements with his grandfather over investments in tech upgrades and new executive hires.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
“It borders one end of our farm. We actually used to own a good piece of the refuge land, but my grandfather donated it to the state.”
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
