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der Nachfahr (-en)  descendent (m.)
die Nachfahrin (-nen)  descendent (f.)

Der britische Prinz Philip ist ein direkter Nachfahr von Königin Victoria über deren Tochter Prinzessin Alice (die Ludwig IV., Großherzog von Hessen und bei Rhein heiratete).
The British Prince Philip is a direct descendent of Queen Victoria through her daughter Princess Alice (who married Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine).

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