claim descent

Examples (10)

• She claims direct descent from Queen Victoria.
• He boldly claims descent from a famous Roman emperor.
• In the fantasy novel, many characters claim descent from ancient kings to legitimize their rule.
• Can he prove it, or does he just claim descent from royalty without any evidence?
• The family had long claimed descent from a wealthy merchant, but DNA tests proved otherwise.
• It's not just nobility; some people claim descent from the original settlers of the town.
• To join the exclusive society, you must be able to claim descent from one of its founding members.
• Many pretenders to the throne would claim descent from the lost prince.
• Claiming descent from a historical figure is a common way for families to build a sense of legacy.
• My eccentric uncle claims descent from a legendary pirate, but we all think he's just telling stories.