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Horrifying inbreeding led to incurable defect in royal family
The Habsburgs ruled vast swathes of Europe for more than 200 years but the dynasty became known for its inbreeding as well as ...
Nottinghamshire Live on MSN5d
Royal family haunted by 'incurable' facial defect caused by too much inbreeding
The Habsburgs, one of the most powerful families in Europe, are renowned for their distinctive facial features, with some ...
Horrifying reason historic royal family had birth defects and 'pronounced jaw'
The Habsburgs, an influential royal dynasty, are now recognised for the pronounced "Habsburg jaw" – a stark facial deformity ...
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Devastating inbreeding led to incurable defect in royal family
One study has suggested that a distinct facial deformity seen in the Habsburg dynasty was caused by inbreeding, which was ...
Derby Telegraph5d
Royal family haunted by 'incurable' facial defect caused by too much inbreeding
A group of 10 facial researchers examined 11 characteristics of the chin feature known as mandibular prognathism, along with seven features of maxillary deficiency (a small upper jaw, with the tip ...