Angelina Jolie This untouchable beauty is known for her acting carrier (Mr. a Mrs. Smith or Lara Croft), family and humanitarian work. However, few people know that she has got also roots in Slovakia from paternal side.
Is Jon Voight a Slovak?
Voight’s paternal grandfather and his paternal grandmother’s parents were Slovak immigrants, while his maternal grandfather and his maternal grandmother’s parents were German immigrants. Political activist Joseph P. Kamp was his great-uncle through his mother.
What is Slovakia famous for?
10 things you need to know before you visit Slovakia
- It might be the geographical midpoint of Europe.
- It has the world’s highest number of castles and châteaux.
- It has some of Europe’s most jaw-dropping scenery.
- There are more than 1600 mineral springs.
- It has 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Why did Slovaks come to America?
Most Slovaks emigrated to cities, especially to those where industries were expanding and felt the need to acquire cheap and unskilled labor.
Are there any famous people who are of Slovak descent?
Angelina Jolie – actress, former fashion model and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency; daughter of Jon Voight (paternal grandfather of Slovak descent) Travis Kalanick – founder of Uber (paternal grandfather was a Slovak immigrant from Valaškovce)
Did you know that Jennifer Aniston has Slovakian roots?
However, few people know that she has got also roots in Slovakia from paternal side. Her great-grandfather, grandfather of her famous father, actor Jon Voight (Jonathan Vincent Voight), came from Slovakia. He was born in the eastern ‘capital’ Košice in that time Kassa in Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Did you know Angelina Jolie has Slovakian roots?
Angelina Jolie. This untouchable beauty is known for her acting carrier (Mr. a Mrs. Smith or Lara Croft), family and humanitarian work. However, few people know that she has got also roots in Slovakia from paternal side. Her great-grandfather, grandfather of her famous father, actor Jon Voight (Jonathan Vincent Voight), came from Slovakia.
How can I be included in the list of Slovak Americans?
To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Slovak American or must have references showing they are Slovak American and are notable. Some of this list might have Slovak immigrant ancestors of German, Hungarian, or Romani descent.
