1915 in Norway
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Events
- The 1915 Parliamentary electionNorwegian parliamentary election, 1915-Results: Liberal Left Party is part of coalition with Conservative Party-References:**...
takes place.
Notable births
- 16 January - Aase BjerkholtAase BjerkholtAase Ingerid Nathalie Bjerkholt is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Oslo.She was consultative councillor of state for family and consumer affairs during the third cabinet Gerhardsen in 1955–1956, and became the first Minister of Family and Consumer Affairs in 1956...
, politician - 19 January - Håkon Kyllingmark, politician and Minister (d.20032003 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004 * Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik...
) - 25 January - Sverre L. MoSverre L. MoSverre L. Mo was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1965, and was re-elected on three occasions...
, politician (d.20022002 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* June – World Bank Oslo 2002 Protests-Notable deaths:*1 January - Arne Røgden, bobsledder...
) - 31 January – Andreas Zeier CappelenAndreas Zeier CappelenAndreas Zeier Cappelen was a Norwegian jurist and politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Vang, Hedmark.He held a variety of positions in different Norwegian cabinets...
, politician (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 3 February – Henki KolstadHenki KolstadHenki Kolstad was a Norwegian actor, considered one of country's best and most versatile actors. He had his theatrical debut at the age of 13, in 1928, for Nationaltheatret . Two years later he acted in his first movie, titled Eskimo...
, actor (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 14 February - Idar Norstrand, civil servant and politician (d.19861986 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch until 9 May, Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 9 May - Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes Prime Minister of Norway for the second time....
) - 9 March - Kåre Grøndahl HagemKåre Grøndahl HagemKåre Grøndahl Hagem was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Østfold during the term 1958–1961. In total he met during 8 days of parliamentary session.-References:...
, politician - 22 March - Erling Asbjørn KongshaugErling Asbjørn KongshaugErling Asbjørn Kongshaug was a Norwegian rifle shooter who competed after World War II.He was born in Oslo and died in Bærum....
, rifle shooter, Olympic gold medallist and multiple World Champion (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - 28 March - Odd VigestadOdd VigestadOdd Vigestad was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal in 1969, and was re-elected on two occasions....
, politician (d.19991999 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* 1 February - The Coastal Party is founded....
) - 31 March - Bergfrid FjoseBergfrid FjoseBergfrid Fjose was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.She was born in Ullensvang as the daughter of priest and politician Jon Mannsåker, and was the sister of Dagfinn Mannsåker. She enrolled as a student in 1935, took the teacher's examination in 1938 and worked as a teacher...
, politician and Minister (d.20042004 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004...
) - 21 April - Oddmund MyklebustOddmund MyklebustOddmund Myklebust was a Norwegian fisher and politician for the Centre Party.He was born in Sandøy.In 1965 he was appointed Minister of Fisheries in the centre-right cabinet Borten...
, politician and Minister (d.19721972 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Trygve Bratteli until 17 October, Lars Korvald -Events:* 15 June - The Norwegian pension age is lowered to 67....
) - 8 May - Arvid FladmoeArvid FladmoeArvid Fladmoe was a Norwegian composer and conductor. He was particularly known for his work as conductor of opera and operetta.-Background:...
, composer and conductor (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - 10 May - Kristian LienKristian LienKristian Lien was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He grew up in Bergen, but settled at Bygstad. He served as mayor of Gaular municipality, and was a member of Sogn og Fjordane county council from 1968 to 1975...
, politician (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
) - 12 May - Olav AskvikOlav AskvikOlav Askvik is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal during the term 1965–1969....
, politician - 15 May - Jens Christian HaugeJens Christian HaugeJens Christian Hauge , often written Jens Chr. Hauge, was a Norwegian World War II resistance figure and politician who was the leader of the secret military organization Milorg during WWII...
, resistance member and politician (d.20062006 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* June 7 – A meteorite impact event occurs in northern Troms County, Norway. Locals compare the resultant explosion to the nuclear explosion at Hiroshima...
) - 5 June - John EnghJohn EnghJohn Engh was a Norwegian architect, most known for his innovative work in stone and concrete....
, architect (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
) - 5 June - Hilmar MyhraHilmar MyhraHilmar Arnold Myhra is a retired Norwegian ski jumper who competed before World War II.Myhra won the opening competition of the hill Vikersundbakken in February 1936, and held the hill record of 85 meters for a few years...
, ski jumper - 8 June - Knut HausKnut HausKnut Haus was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the terms 1961–1965, 1965–1969 and...
, politician (d.20062006 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* June 7 – A meteorite impact event occurs in northern Troms County, Norway. Locals compare the resultant explosion to the nuclear explosion at Hiroshima...
) - 23 June - Jens BollingJens BollingJens Bolling was a Norwegian actor and theatre director. He was among the founders of Studioteatret, and a well-known interpreter of Norwegian fairy-tales.-Early and personal life:...
, actor and theatre director (d.19921992 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 6 June - The Fantoft stave church in Bergen, dating from the 12th century, is burnt to the ground by arsonists originating in the early Norwegian black metal scene.* 5 September - The Norwegian commercial...
) - 2 July - Georg KrogGeorg KrogGeorg Philip Hertzberg Krog was a Norwegian Olympic speed skater and lawyer.He received a silver medal at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It was later noted that gold medallist Ivar Ballangrud probably was clocked in a second too early, something which could have cost Krog the...
, speed skater and Olympic silver medallist (d.19911991 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway - until his death on January 17, Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:*17 January - Olav V of Norway, King of Norway dies*Rjukanbanen railway line closes ....
) - 23 July - Olai Ingemar EikelandOlai Ingemar EikelandOlai Ingemar Eikeland was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1961, and was re-elected in the 1962 revote...
, politician (d.20032003 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004 * Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik...
) - 15 August - Per SonerudPer SonerudPer Sonerud was a Norwegian banker, sports official and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Skjeberg. He took middle school in 1934, and spent his career in Sarpsborg Elektriske Bureau from 1933 to 1935 and Sarpsborg Sparebank from 1935 to 1982...
, politician (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - 16 August - Odd LienOdd LienOdd Lien was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1973, and was re-elected on one occasion...
, newspaper editor and politician (d.20022002 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* June – World Bank Oslo 2002 Protests-Notable deaths:*1 January - Arne Røgden, bobsledder...
) - 19 August - Erling KaasErling KaasErling Kaas was a Norwegian pole vaulter. He represented IK Tjalve.At the 1948 Summer Olympics he finished fourth in the pole vault final with a vault of 4.10 metres. At the 1952 Summer Olympics he finished sixteenth with 3.80 m. He finished fourth at the 1946 European Championships and fifth at...
, pole vaulter (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
) - 3 September - Knut NystedtKnut NystedtKnut Nystedt is an orchestral and choral composer.Nystedt was born in Kristiania , Norway, and grew up in a Christian home where hymns and classical music were an important part of everyday life. His major compositions for choir and vocal soloists are mainly based on texts from the Bible or sacred...
, composer - 24 September - Knut Schmidt-NielsenKnut Schmidt-NielsenKnut Schmidt-Nielsen was a prominent figure in the field of comparative physiology and Professor of Physiology Emeritus at Duke University.-Background:...
, comparative physiologist (d.20072007 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 13 January – The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil....
) - 17 October - Alfred HaugeAlfred HaugeAlfred Hauge was a Norwegian novelist, poet and historian. Hauge wrote extensively about life on the Ryfylke islands and about Norwegian-American emigration.-Biography:...
, novelist, poet and historian (d.19861986 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch until 9 May, Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 9 May - Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes Prime Minister of Norway for the second time....
) - 22 October - Per KarstensenPer KarstensenPer Magnus Karstensen was a Norwegian educator and politician for the Labour Party.-Career:He was born in Mosjøen. He attended primary school in Ytteren, then a folk high school from 1931 to 1932. He studied at Nesna Techer's College, took the examen artium in 1943 and graduated with the...
, politician - 11 November - Carl Fredrik EngelstadCarl Fredrik EngelstadCarl Johan Fredrik Engelstad was a Norwegian writer, playwright, journalist, translator and theatre director.-Personal life:...
, writer, playwright, journalist, translator and theatre director (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
) - 29 November - Erik StaiErik StaiErik Stai was a Norwegian high jumper. He represented the club IF Vestheim.He finished fourth at the 1938 European Championships with a jump of 1.90 metres. He never participated in the Summer Olympics...
, high jumper (d.20042004 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004...
) - 9 December - Arnt EliassenArnt EliassenArnt Eliassen was a Norwegian meteorologist who was a pioneer in the use of numerical analysis and computers for weather forecasting. The early pioneer work was done at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, together with John von Neumann...
, meteorologist (d.20002000 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik until March 17, Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 17 March – Stoltenberg's First Cabinet was appointed.* 23 June - The Frøya Tunnel is opened....
) - 13 December - Magne SkodvinMagne SkodvinMagne Skodvin was a Norwegian educator and historian.Skodvin was born in Ullensvang, Hordaland. He was the son of Anders Skodvin and Karen Marie Haaland . He was married in 1943 to Eva These Tobiesen.Skodvin attended the Hardanger folkehøgskole from 1930–31. In 1935, he took his final exams from...
, historian (d.20042004 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004...
) - 15 December – Odd AukrustOdd AukrustOdd Aukrust was a Norwegian economist.He was born in Tynset, as the brother of writer and humorist Kjell Aukrust....
, economist (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 31 December - Olaf KnudsonOlaf KnudsonOlaf Knudson was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud in 1954, and was re-elected on five occasions....
, politician (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
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- Alf-Jørgen AasAlf-Jørgen AasAlf-Jørgen Aas was a Norwegian painter and art instructor.He was born in Trondheim and studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts from 1934 to 1938 under Axel Revold , Jean Heiberg and Georg Jacobsen...
, painter (d.19811981 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Odvar Nordli until 4 February, Gro Harlem Brundtland until 14 October, Kåre Willoch -Events:...
) - Astrid Hjertenæs AndersenAstrid Hjertenæs AndersenAstrid Hjertenæs Andersen was a Norwegian poet and travel-writer.-Biography:Astrid Hjertenæs was born in Horten , in Vestfold County, Norway. She attended a secretary and journalist school for women...
, poet and travel writer (d.19851985 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 25 February - The trial of the accused spy Arne Treholt starts.* 20 June – Arne Treholt was sentenced to 20 years in prison for espionage....
) - Johan HambroJohan HambroJohan Randulf Bull Hambro was a Norwegian journalist, translator and biographer. He was the fourth son of Norwegian politician C. J. Hambro, whose biography he wrote in 1984. He lived in the United States from 1939 to 1982, where he studied and worked as a foreign-affairs journalist, press attaché...
, journalist (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - Rein HenriksenRein HenriksenRein Henriksen was a Norwegian lawyer and industrialist.He was born in Oslo as a son of Gustav Severin Henriksen. He was hired in Borregaard Industrier in 1947, and advanced to director general from 1960 to 1978...
, lawyer and industrialist (d.19941994 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 15–17 April – The Progress Party national convention at Bolkesjø, turns out to be one of the most dramatic purges in the history of Norwegian party politics, ending with the libertarian section of the party...
) - Johan Berthin HolteJohan Berthin HolteJohan Berthin Holte was a Norwegian businessperson.He was born in Notodden, and graduated in chemistry from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in 1938. He was hired in Norsk Hydro in 1948 as head of their Notodden department. He advanced to become director of research from 1957 to 1964 and...
, businessperson (d.20022002 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* June – World Bank Oslo 2002 Protests-Notable deaths:*1 January - Arne Røgden, bobsledder...
) - Jul LågJul LågJul Låg was a Norwegian professor, scientist and soil researcher.-Biography:He was born in Flesberg in Buskerud, Norway. He grew up on the farm in Flesberg. After elementary school he was a farm laborer for several years. He took the dr.agric. degree in 1949. He also studied geology at the...
, soil researcher (d.20002000 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik until March 17, Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 17 March – Stoltenberg's First Cabinet was appointed.* 23 June - The Frøya Tunnel is opened....
) - Agnar MykleAgnar MykleAgnar Mykle was a Norwegian author. He became one of the most controversial figures in Norwegian literature in the 20th century.-Early life:...
, author (d.19941994 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 15–17 April – The Progress Party national convention at Bolkesjø, turns out to be one of the most dramatic purges in the history of Norwegian party politics, ending with the libertarian section of the party...
) - Rasmus Nordbø, politician and Minister (d.19831983 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 18 March - Arnfinn Nesset is convicted of poisoning 22 patients with Curacit, a muscle relaxing drug, at a Geriatric institution in Orkdal, Norway where he was the director since 1977...
) - Arvid StorsveenArvid StorsveenArvid Kristian Storsveen , was the Norwegian organizer of XU, the main intelligence gathering organisation within occupied Norway during World War II.-Biography:...
, intelligence officer (d.19431943 in Norway-Incumbents:*Government in Exile ** Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway** Prime Minister - Johan Nygaardsvold *German Military Governor** Reichskommissar in Norway - Josef Terboven*German Puppet Government in Oslo...
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Notable deaths
- 29 January - Ole Andres OlsenOle Andres OlsenOle Andres Olsen was a Seventh-day Adventist minister and administrator. He was General Conference president from 1888 to 1897....
, Seventh-day AdventistSeventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
minister and administrator (b.18451845 in Norway-Events:*Skutterudite, a mineral containing nickel and iron, was discovered. The discovery was made in Skuterud Mines, Modum, Buskerud.*The twelfth Storting convened, following the 1844 election.-Notable births:*17 January - Erika Nissen, pianist...
) - 15 April - Christian Andreas IrgensChristian Andreas IrgensChristian Andreas Irgens was a Norwegian politician.He was born in Bergen as the son of Johan Daniel Stub Irgens and Susanne Cathrine Møller...
, politician (b.18331833 in Norway-Births:*5 January - Sophus Bugge, philologist *29 June - Peter Waage, chemist and professor *6 July - Christian Andreas Irgens, politician *10 August - Peter Laurentius Larsen, Norwegian-American Lutheran Educator -Births:*5 January - Sophus Bugge, philologist (d.1907)*29 June - Peter Waage,...
) - 28 July - Christopher Knudsen, priest, politician and Minister (b.18431843 in Norway-Births:*5 January - Jørgen Christian Knudsen, ship-owner and politician *8 January - Johan Jeremiassen, ship-owner, consul and politician...
) - 12 August - Haakon Ditlev LowzowHaakon Ditlev LowzowHaakon Ditlev Lowzow was a Norwegian military officer and politician for the Liberal Party. He is best known as the Norwegian Minister of Defence from 1908 to 1909.-Personal life:...
, military officer, politician and Minister (b.18541854 in Norway-Events:* 26 August - A new conscription law was sanctioned, under which all Norwegian men regardless of condition and position had an obligation to serve in the armed forces....
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- Lars HolstLars HolstLars Kristian Holst was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor and politician. He was editor-in-chief of Dagbladet from 1883 to 1898 and chairman of the Liberal Party of Norway from 1900 to 1903.-Personal life:...
, journalist, newspaper editor and politician (b.18481848 in Norway-Events:* Ålesund received city rights.-Notable births:*3 February - Jørgen Løvland, politician and Prime Minister of Norway *2 May - Hans Gabriel Nissen Buck, physician and politician *17 May - Erik Jørgensen, master gunsmith...
) - Knud KnudsenKnud Knudsen (photographer)Knud Knudsen was one of Norway's first professional photographers and a pioneer within Norwegian photography. His work includes images from most of Norway in his time and documents much of Norwegian history and ethnology in his photography career 1862 - 1900.Knudsen was born in Odda, the son of a...
, photographer (b.18321832 in Norway-Events:* Det Dramatiske Selskab in Tromsö.* The Norwegian ultramarathonist Mensen Ernst ran about 2,500 kilometres from Paris to Moscow in 14 days.-Births:*19 March - Frantz Bruun, priest *27 May - Laura Gundersen, actor...
) - Henrik NissenHenrik NissenJohannes Henrik Nissen was a Norwegian architect.-Biography:After his final exams in 1866, Nissen was a student at the Royal Drawing School in Christiania. He studied architecture at the Bauakademie in Berlin 1869–74...
, architect (b.18481848 in Norway-Events:* Ålesund received city rights.-Notable births:*3 February - Jørgen Løvland, politician and Prime Minister of Norway *2 May - Hans Gabriel Nissen Buck, physician and politician *17 May - Erik Jørgensen, master gunsmith...
) - Christian Wilhelm Engel Bredal OlssønChristian Wilhelm Engel Bredal OlssønChristian Wilhelm Engel Bredal Olssøn was the Norwegian Minister of Defense 1893-1894, 1895-1898, 1905-1907, and member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1894-1895....
, politician and Minister (b.18441844 in Norway-Events:*8 March - King Oscar I ascends to the throne of Sweden-Norway-Births:*2 March - Ole Larsen Skattebøl, judge and politician *8 March - Jens Jonas Jansen, priest *22 March - Sven Oftedal, helped found the Lutheran Free Church...
) - Karl Ditlev RyghKarl Ditlev RyghKarl Ditlev Rygh was a Norwegian archaeologist and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Verdal, and was the brother of Evald og Oluf Rygh. He graduated as cand.philol. in 1863. He was hired as a teacher at Trondheim Cathedral School in 1866, and worked as headmaster there from 1887...
, archaeologist and politician (b.18391839 in Norway-Births:*25 March - Frederik Collett, painter *7 June - Karl Ditlev Rygh, archaeologist and politician *12 June - Theodor Peterson, businessperson and politician -Full date unknown:*Walter Scott Dahl, politician and Minister...
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