Family Pattern
Families showing tragedy
8 of the 88 families in the directory carry the tragedy tag, together covering 36 named people.
The Curie Family
Scientific FamiliesNobel Prize Scientific Dynasty
4 people2 generations1859–2007
scientific geniustragedyprofessional partnership+1 more
The Getty Family
Business DynastiesOil Fortune and Tragedy
3 people3 generations1892–2011
wealthtragedydysfunction+1 more
The Kennedy Family
Political FamiliesAmerica's Political Dynasty
8 people3 generations1821–2009
political ambitiontragedyaddiction+2 more
The Onassis Family
Business DynastiesShipping Fortune and Tragedy
4 people2 generations1906–1994
wealthcelebrity marriagetragedy+1 more
The Presley Family
Entertainment DynastiesRock and Roll Royalty
4 people3 generations1912–2023
fametragedyaddiction+1 more
The Romanov Dynasty
Historical DynastiesRussia's Last Imperial Family
4 people2 generations1868–1918
tragedypolitical powerhemophilia+1 more
The Shelley Circle
Literary FamiliesRomantic Literary Family
4 people2 generations1756–1851
tragedycreative partnershipearly death+1 more
The Stark Family (Fictional)
Fictional FamiliesGame of Thrones Northern Dynasty
5 people2 generationsYears not recorded
honorsacrificeloyalty+1 more
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