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

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

But the cry his grandfather gave—huge from such an old man—when he saw him, standing, soaking wet and scarred and smiling: that was worth hearing.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell