grandfather

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In his 2023 memoir, he wrote about growing up in a council flat in London's East End, visiting his bank robber grandfather in jail and growing up as a gay Christian.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

“My grandfather is a creature of habit and used to running the business his way,” says Gerard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The teahouse was established by a grandfather from Chang’an who had lost his wife to fever.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri