Although Elon was raised in South Africa, his grandmother’s British roots deeply influenced his values and worldview.
His British heritage serves as a reminder of the hardships and perseverance that shaped the foundation of his career.
In 1944, Cora married Walter Musk, a South African soldier who later worked in British intelligence. The couple had two sons, one of whom, Errol Musk, would go on to father Elon Musk.
Reflecting on a family member’s attempt to reach out to Elon on social media, Marshall said, “One of the family did send him a message, and he just said, ‘What do you want?’ That was it.”
As Musk continues to wield global influence, his reflections on his family’s journey from Liverpool to international prominence reveal a deeply personal side to the tech mogul.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has long been a figure of fascination, but his newly revealed British family tree offers an unexpected glimpse into his heritage.