Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed, with a common 17th-century English ancestor.
Taylor Swift has been revealed to be distantly related to iconic American poet Emily Dickinson, as both are sixth cousins, three times removed, according to genealogy company Ancestry. The singers share a common 17th-century English ancestor who was an early settler in Windsor, Connecticut. This shared ancestry has sparked speculation about potential influences from Dickinson on Swift's music and songwriting process.
March 04, 2024
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