The Descent of the Finlays

Eight family lines flowing down fourteen centuries, from St Arnulf of Metz to Rupert. Slide along the timeline, or switch to the chart, and tap anyone to read their story and follow the path down to him.

Slide along through fourteen centuries. Each bar is a lifetime; the threads show how each family line flows into the next. Tap anyone for their story.

The Frankish world
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Connections and cousins

Famous names linked to the family by shared ancestors, marriage or place. Tap one to see where it joins the tree.

Relationship numbers from Frances Ferrers downwards are counted exactly; earlier ones are careful estimates from the documented chain. Around AD 600 every line turns to legend, so St Arnulf of Metz is the earliest documented ancestor. Living family are left out.