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Walton Goggins discovers he is descended from Irish royalty

Walton Goggins comes from one of the most powerful dynasties in Irish history

The Fallout star, who is from Birmingham, Alabama, revealed that he recently learned that he is descended from an Irish high king. A test by ancestry service 23andME revealed that he is descended from Niall of the Nine Hostages, the ancestor of the Uí Néill dynasties. The actor is known for appearing in a number of hit television shows including The Shield, Justified, Vice Principals, The Righteous Gemstones, and Invincible.

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