'Twilight' star 'related to Dracula'

Robert Pattinson isn’t the only famous vampire in his family.

Thu, 24 Jun, 2010 - 09:26

Robert Pattinson isn’t the only famous vampire in his family.

Genealogists say the 24-year-old Twilight star is related to Vlad the Impaler, widely cited as the inspiration for the main character in Bram Stoker’s 'Dracula'.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Robert Pattinson Person: Vlad the Impaler Person: Bram Stoker Person: Pattinson Person: Transylvanian Person: Prince William Person: Prince Harry Person: Vlad Organisation: Ancestry.com

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