Brook Shields related to King Henry IV
April 4th, 2010 - 11:49 am ICT by ANILondon, Apr 4 (ANI): Actress Brooke Shields is related to King Henry IV, who inspired the drama by William Shakespeare, according to an American television show.
As per the show, Who Do You Think You Are?, the family of Brooke’s father Frank can be directly linked to the 15th-century king, reports The Daily Express.
The son of John Gaunt, Henry IV, who reigned over England from 1399 for 14 years, was distinguished for his knightly prowess and political skills.
Brooke also discovered that Louis XIV of France, known as the Sun King, is a cousin, many generations removed.
Friends actress Lisa Kudrow has made the US version of the BBC show, which uncovers celebrities’ family trees. (ANI)
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