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American actor Edward Norton has discovered that the real-life Pocahontas, the romanticized and mythologized 17th century daughter of a Native American chief, is his 12th great-grandmother.
"This just makes you realize what a small piece of the whole human story you are," Norton says.
Through a direct paper trail leading to Pocahontas and John Rolfes 1614 marriage certificate, @EdwardNorton learns that his family lore appears to be true. His 12th great-grandmother is Pocohantas! Tune in TOMORROW night on @PBS at 8/7c for the Finding Your Roots premiere!!…
The Native American heroine is his 12th great grandmother, the actor was told on a PBS show.
On a recent episode of Finding Your Roots, Oscar-nominated actor Edward Norton discovered that he's related to the real-life Pocahontas.