By Rita Cipalla

Cousins have often played complementary roles throughout history. Take Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, fifth cousins, who became president of the United States two decades apart. Or Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, on the throne of England. As great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, they are considered third cousins.

Then there is Albert and Victor Rosellini, arguably Washington state's most well-known and influential cousins. Albert (1910-2011) served two terms as Washington's 15th governor, the first Italian-American and Roman Catholic to be elected governor west of the Mississippi. His cousin Victor (1915-2003) founded several stylish Seattle restaurants frequented by some of the most powerful political and business leaders of the day.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano