Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 25, 1965
Ethnicity: African-American
Veronica Webb is an American model, actress, writer, and television personality.
Veronica is the daughter of Marion (Stewart) and Leonard Douglas Webb. Veronica’s parents are African-American.
Sources: http://www.vogue.com
Obituary of Veronica’s mother, Marion (Stewart) Webb – http://www.findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Bianca Taylor Ryan
Place of Birth: Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 1, 1994
Ethnicity: Japanese, Irish, Italian, German, possibly Cherokee Native American
Bianca Ryan is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actress. She was the first winner of the reality television series America’s Got Talent.
Bianca is the daughter of Janette E. (likely Welch) and Shawn Ryan. She has stated (at 11:52) that her ancestry is “Japanese, Irish, Italian, German, Cherokee”.
Bianca’s maternal grandmother is named Yoko. She is of Japanese origin.
Birth Name: Michael Louis Chernus
Place of Birth: Rocky River, Ohio, U.S.
Date of Birth: August 8, 1977
Ethnicity:
*Hungarian (paternal grandfather)
*German (paternal grandmother)
*publicly unknown (mother)
Michael Chernus is an American actor.
Michael is the son of Barbara “Barb” Jo and Richard Louis “Dick” Chernus. Michael’s father is of half Hungarian, half German descent.
Michael’s paternal grandfather was Louis D. “Louie” Chernus (the son of Louis Chernus and Anna). Michael’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Békés, Hungary. Michael’s great-grandmother Anna was also Hungarian.
Michael’s paternal grandmother was Ruth L. Moorman/Moormann (the daughter of Emanuel A. Moorman/Moormann and Mabel A. Wahl). Emanuel was the son of Albert G. Moorman, who was German, and of Louisa/Louise Marie Hille, whose own parents were from Lower Saxony, Germany. Mabel was the daughter of George Wahl, who was German, and of Anna Krueger, whose own parents were German.
Sources: Michael’s paternal grandfather, Louis D. “Louie” Chernus, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Ruth L. (Moorman) Chernus – http://obits.dignitymemorial.com
Michael’s paternal great-grandfather, Emanuel A. Moorman/Moormann, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Michael’s paternal great-grandmother, Mabel A. Wahl, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
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Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date of Birth: December 19, 1991
Ethnicity:
*Nigerian (father)
*Irish, possibly other (mother)
Keiynan Lonsdale is an Australian actor.
Keiynan’s father is Nigerian, and has roots in the Edo people. Keiynan’s mother is Australian and white, and has partial Irish ancestry.
Sources: http://www.smh.com.au
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Birth Name: Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of Birth: October 25, 1979
Ethnicity:
*Norwegian (paternal grandfather)
*Swedish, some English (paternal grandmother)
*English, Scottish, Irish, distant French Huguenot (mother)
Kristian Bruun is a Canadian actor.
Kristian is the son of Hilary Anne (Bonnycastle) and Karl Kristian Brunn.
Kristian’s father was born in Jakobstad, Finland, and was of Norwegian, Swedish, and some English descent. Kristian’s mother is from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, and mostly has English, Scottish, and Irish roots. Some of her Irish roots can be traced back to a man named Stephen Etienne Cassan, a French Huguenot, who was born, c. 1659, in Montpellier, France, and moved to Ireland.
Kristian’s paternal grandfather was Karl Ragnar Bruun (the son of Karl Knudsen Bruun and Thora Amalie Wager). Kristian’s great-grandfather Karl was born in Beiarn, Norway, the son of Norwegian parents, Johannes Irgens Handeln Bruun and Hanna Knudsen. Kristian’s great-grandmother Thora was born in Sweden, the daughter of Norwegian parents, Thron Larsen Wager and Anne Pauline Burud.
Kristian’s paternal grandmother was Kate Harriet Warburton (the daughter of Thomas Harald Warburton and Elli Nordling). Thomas born in Forssa, Finland, to an English father, Thomas Warburton, and a Finnish mother of Swedish descent, Selma Johanna Rönnholm. Elli was born in Pori, Finland, to Finnish parents of Swedish descent, Julius Viktor Nordling and Fanny Lovisa Charlotta Åberg.
Kristian’s maternal grandfather was Charles Humphrey Bonnycastle (the son of Angus Lorne Bonnycastle and Ellen Mary Boulton). Angus was the son of Richard Henry Bonnycastle and Charlotte Kate Isabella Cassan. Ellen was the daughter of Charles Arkoll Boulton and Augusta Latter, who was born in India.
Charles was born in Dauphin, Manitoba,
Kristian’s maternal grandmother was Veronica Millicent Allen Clarke (the daughter of Charles Edward Clarke and Florence Miranda Allen). Charles was the son of John Clarke and Mary Russell. Florence was the daughter of J. K. Allen and Fanny Walbridge.
Sources: Genealogies of Kristian Bruun –
Obituary of Kristian’s father, Karl Kristian Bruun – http://www.inmemoriam.ca
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Birth Name: Joshua Reeve Randall
Place of Birth: Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States
Date of Birth: January 27, 1972
Ethnicity: English, Irish, Scottish, German, Mexican, Welsh
Josh Randall is an American television actor.
Josh’s paternal grandfather was Ramon Wiley Randall Sr., son of Martin Hughes Randall and Twila Mildred Snyder. Martin was the son of James H. Hughes and Cecelia Martin (Randall was the last name of Martin’s step-father). James was the son of Irish father Nicholas Hughes from Rochfortbridge, County Westmeath, Ireland, and a Mexican mother Josephine/Josefa Armijo Saavedra. Twila was the daughter of Walter Shirley Snyder and Sarah Anne Jones.
Josh’s paternal grandmother was Dorothea Irma Reeve, daughter of Vernon Joel Reeve and Irma Hazel Ogden. Vernon was the son of Oscar Joel Reeve and Cora Eva Talbot. Irma was the daughter of William Howard Ogden and Harriet Marston Cheatham. Dorothy was of predominantly English origin.
Source:
Genealogies of Josh’s paternal grandparents-www.findagrave.com
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Birth Name: Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Date of Birth: October 16, 1854
Place of Death: Paris, France
Date of Death: November 30, 1900
Ethnicity: Irish, some English
Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer and poet. He was the son of Jane Francesca “Agnes” (Elgee) and William Robert Wills Wilde.
Oscar’s mother apparently claimed that she had Italian ancestry from the sixteenth centuary, and that her maiden name, “Elgee”, was originally “Algiati”. No genealogical evidence has been produced to support this claim. Oscar’s “Elgee” line appears to only be tracable to ancestors from England.
Oscar’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Willis/Wills Wilde (the son of Ralph Wilde and Margaret O’Flynne). Ralph was born in Durham, England, the son of William Wilde and Anne Wardlow.
Oscar’s paternal grandmother was Amelia Flynne (the daughter of John Flynne and Elizabeth Donaldson).
Oscar’s maternal grandfather was Charles Elgee (the son of John Elgee and Jane Waddy). John was the son of Charles Elgee, who was English, and Alice. Jane was the daughter of Cadwaller Waddy and Eleanor Tench.
Oscar’s maternal grandmother was Sarah Kingsbury (the daughter of Thomas Kingsbury). Thomas was the son of John Kingsbury.
Source: Genealogy of Oscar Wilde – https://www.geni.com/people/Oscar-Wilde/6000000008771430595
Birth Name: Olivia Hastings Holt
Place of Birth: Germantown, Tennessee, United States
Date of Birth: August 4, 1997
Ethnicity: English, Scandinavian, possibly other
Olivia Holt is an American actress and singer. She is the daughter of Kimberly Marie (Peterson) and Mark James Holt.
Olivia’s maternal grandparents are Timothy John Peterson and Karen M. Cook. A picture of Olivia’s maternal grandparents can be seen here.
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Birth Name: Morgan Frances Saylor
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Birth: October 1994
Ethnicity: Italian, English, German
Morgan Saylor is an American actress.
Morgan is the daughter of Mary Ann (Lamonica) and Lance Perry Saylor.
Morgan’s paternal grandfather was ? Saylor (the son of Robert Durham Saylor and Clara/Clare Pauline Zerrenner).
Source: Obituary of Morgan’s great-grandfather, Robert Durham Saylor – http://www.legacy.com/
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Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Date of Birth: January 23, 1950
Ethnicity: Finland-Swedish (paternal grandfather), English, German, Scottish, French-Canadian, Irish
Richard Dean Anderson is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his lead role in the television series MacGyver.
Richard is the son of Jocelyn Rhae (Carter), an artist, and Stuart Jay Anderson, a teacher. Richard’s paternal grandfather was born in Wisconsin, to Finland-Swedish (ethnic Swedes from Finland) parents. His paternal grandmother was of English, Scottish, and Irish descent. Richard’s mother has German, English, and French-Canadian ancestry.
Richard has said that he has Mohawk Native American ancestry on his mother’s side. It is not clear if this ancestry has been documented/verified.
Richard’s paternal grandfather was John Irenus Anderson (the son of John Anderson and Sophia Silvart). John and Sophia were ethnic Swedish immigrants from Finland. Richard’s great-grandfather John was the son of Andrew Anderson and Susanna Johandotter. Sophia was the daugther of Jacob Silvart and Susanna Gunard.
Richard’s paternal grandmother was Verna Jane Hall (the daughter of Charles Frederick Hall and Jennie Margaret McGeorge). Charles was born in New Brunswick, Canada, the son of George Stillman Hall and Hannah E. Knight, who was born in Maine. Jennie was also born in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Peter McGeorge, who was Scottish, and Eleanor Kelly, whose father was Irish.
Richard’s maternal grandfather was Ralph Thomas Carter (the son of Francis Marion Carter and Otilia/Otellia Emilie/Amelia “Tillie” Gust). Francis was the son of Thomas Henry Carter and Cynthia Ann Trenary. Otilia was German.
Richard’s maternal grandmother was Hazel Marie Rodd (the daughter of Richard Edward Rodd and Clara Bell Gray). Richard was the son of Charles A. Rodd, who was of French-Canadian descent, and Susanna Steffers, who was German. Clara was the daughter of David W. Gray, who was Canadian, and Mary Elizabeth Hammer, whose father was German.
Sources: Genealogy of Richard Dean Anderson – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogies of Richard Dean Anderson (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com/
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogy of Richard’s paternal grandfather, John Irenus Anderson – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogy of Richard’s maternal grandfather, Ralph Thomas Carter (focusing on his father’s side) – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogy of Richard’s maternal grandmother, Hazel Marie Rodd – http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Richard’s paternal grandparents, John Irenus Anderson and Verna Jane Hall, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW1N-7PJ
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Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Date of Birth: December 15, 1945
Ethnicity: Greek
Thaao Penghlis is an Australian actor. His parents were Greek immigrants.
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Birth Name: Cameron Bruce Crowe
Place of Birth: Palm Springs, Riverside, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: July 13, 1957
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Cameron Crowe is an American director, producer, screenwriter, journalist, author, and actor.
Cameron is the son of Alice Marie (George) and James A. “Jim” Crowe.
Cameron’s paternal grandfather was Charles Marion Crowe (the son of Jesse/Jessie Crowe and Lucy Belle Combs). Jesse was the son of Ina Crowe and Anna Adams. Lucy Belle was the daughter of William M. Combs and Sarah.
Cameron’s paternal grandmother was Nancy Atkinson (the daughter of John Donaldson Atkinson and Lucy J. Donaldson). John was the son of William Franklin Atkinson and Miranda Donaldson. Lucy was the daughter of Alex Donaldson and Margaret Ann Rogers.
Sources: Birth record of Cameron Crowe – http://www.familysearch.org
Birth record of Cameron’s father, James A. “Jim” Crowe – http://www.familysearch.org
Cameron’s father, James A. “Jim” Crowe, onthe 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
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Jenna Wolfe – 15th Annual National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association New York Benefit – Photo Credit: Jakes Van Der Watt / PR Photos
Birth Name: Jennifer Wolfeld
Place of Birth: Kingston, Jamaica
Date of Birth: February 26, 1974
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Jenna Wolfe is an American journalist and personal trainer.
Jenna is the daughter of Sheila (Greenfeld) and Bennet/Bennett Wolfeld.
Jenna’s father was born in Puerto Rico, to American Jewish parents. Jenna’s mother was born in New Jersey, also to Jewish parents. Jenna was raised in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, and moved to the U.S. at the age of fifteen.
Jenna has stated:
While my father was born and raised in Puerto Rico and my mom in New Jersey, both parents are Jewish and raised my brother and me accordingly. It wasn’t a STRICT Jewish home, but we still managed to observe all the Jewish holidays, despite living out of the country. We celebrated Hanukkah on the beach, and both my brother and me were bar and bat mitzvah’d while living in the islands.
Jenna’s paternal grandfather was Maxwell Wolfeld (the son of Benjamin Wolfeld and Tessie). Maxwell was born in New York, to parents from Austria.
Jenna’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Gladys Oberman (the daughter of Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff). Hyman was born in Russia, the son of Philip Oberman and Sarah Wishigrodsky. Anna was also born in Russia, the daughter of Shulem Berchoff and Esther Royt.
Jenna’s maternal grandfather was Jerry Greenfeld (the son of Emanuel Greenfeld and Rose). Jerry was born in New York, to a father from New York, whose own parents were from Austria, and to a mother from Russia.
Jenna’s maternal grandmother was Estelle Goldberg (the daughter of Sam Goldberg and Rose). Estelle was born in New Jersey, to parents from Lithuania.
Sources: Jenna’s paternal grandfather, Maxwell Wolfeld, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Marriage record of Jenna’s paternal great-grandparents, Hyman Oberman and Anna “Annie” Berchoff/Berstoff – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Jenna’s paternal grandmother, Lillian Gladys (Oberman) Wolfeld – http://www.observernews.net
Jenna’s maternal grandfather, Jerry Greenfeld, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle (Goldberg) Barris – http://www.legacy.com
Jenna’s maternal grandmother, Estelle Goldberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Birth Name: Jon Ellis Meacham
Place of Birth: Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 20, 1969
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Welsh, German
Jon Meacham is an American writer and editor. He is an executive editor and executive vice president at Random House, a contributing editor to Time magazine, an editor-at-large of WNET, and a former editor-in-chief of Newsweek.
He is a practicing Episcopalian.
Jon’s paternal grandfather was Ellis Kirby Meacham (the son of Cowan White Kirby Meacham and Eunice Jean Ellis). Ellis was a City Judge, attorney, and writer. Cowan was the son of Matthew Alexander Meacham and Alice Breckenridge Kirby. Eunice was the daughter of Samuel C. Ellis and Ida Roberta Mcleod.
Jon’s paternal grandmother was Jean Beuan/Bluan Austin (the daughter of James B. Austin and Ethel Mae Hand). Jean was an UTC professor and dean. James was born in Indiana, the son of George Austin, who was English, and of Katherine. Ethel was the daughter of Charles Louis Hand and Mary Virginia Kannapel.
Sources: Obituary of Jon’s father (focusing on his own father’s side) – https://www.findagrave.com
Jon’s paternal grandmother, Jean Beuan/Bluan Austin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Birth Name: Brandi Lynn Glanville
Place of Birth: Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States
Date of Birth: November 16, 1972
Ethnicity: English, Welsh, possibly French-Canadian and German
Brandi Glanville is an American television personality, author and former model. She has two children with her former husband, actor Eddie Cibrian.
Brandi’s paternal grandfather was Guy Warren Glanville, son of William Thorn Glanville and Lillian Hettie Oliver. William was born in England to English father and Welsh mother. Lillian was born in Arkansas to Joseph Oliver and Hannah Bancroft. Joseph was Welsh from Newton, Montgomeryshire (Powys today), and Hannah was English from Derbyshire.
Brandi’s paternal grandmother Paulette C. Hetuer was born in Massachusetts, possibly of French-Canadian descent.
Sources:
Brandi’s grandfather Guy Glanville on a 1930 U.S. census-familysearch.org
Brandi’s geat-grandmother Lillian Oliver on a 1900 U.S. census-familysearch.org
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Kimberly Guilfoyle – 15th Annual National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association New York Benefit – Photo Credit: Jakes Van Der Watt / PR Photos
Birth Name: Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 9, 1969
Ethnicity:
*Irish (father)
*Puerto Rican (mother)
Kimberly Guilfoyle is an American television host, news personality, and lawyer. Kimberly was previously married to politician Gavin Newsom.
Kimberly is the daughter of Mercedes (Gerena) and Anthony “Tony” Christopher Guilfoyle. Kimberly’s father was from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Kimberly’s father was from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Sources: http://www.sfgate.com
Birth record of Kimberly Guilfoyle – http://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Kimberly’s father, Anthony “Tony” Christopher Guilfoyle – http://www.legacy.com
Birth Name: Jonathan Tyler Lester
Place of Birth: Tacoma, Washington
Date of Birth: January 7, 1984
Ethnicity: English, possibly other
Family Background: Jon Lester is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.
Jon Lester is the son of John Thomas Lester and Kathie L (Carver) Lester.
Lester’s maternal grandparents are Edie and Dick Carver.
Source: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/article12195455.html
Birth Name: Richard Vincent Van Patten
Place of Birth: Queens, New York – Santa Monica, California
Date of Birth/Death :December 9, 1928 – June 23, 2015
Ethnicity:
*Dutch, English, some German (father)
*Italian (mother)
Family Background: Dick Van Patten was an American actor. He is best known for his role as patriarch Tom Bradford on the ABC television comedy-drama Eight Is Enough.
Dick was the son of Richard Byron Van Patten and Josephine Rose Acerno. Dick’s sister is actress Joyce Van Patten, the mother of actress Talia Balsam. Dick’s son is Vincent Van Patten, a former professional tennis player.
Dick’s paternal grandparents were John Peter Van Patten (the son of Byron Van Patten and Elizabeth Abigail Butler) and Florence Lucinda Tyler (the daughter of Edwin Forest Tyler and Anna Otten)
Dick’s maternal grandparents were Vincent Acerno (the son of Bonevultura/Bonevalturo Acerno and Josephine) and Rose Larusso. Vincent and Rose were Italian.
Genealogy of Dick Van Patten: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/
Genealogies of Dick’s parents: https://www.ancestry.com/
Dick’s mother on the 1920 U.S. Census: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ51-42Y
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Birth Name: Thomas A. Verica
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 13, 1964
Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*German, English, Irish (mother)
Tom Verica is an American actor.
Tom is the son of Betty Ann (Musser) and Thomas “Tom” Verica. Tom’s father has Italian ancestry. Tom’s mother is mostly of German, English, and Irish, descent.
Tom’s paternal grandfather was Giovanni/John Verica (the son of Giuseppe Verrecchia and Nicolina Marzella). Giovanni was born in Filignano, province of Isernia, Molise region, Italy. Giuseppe was the son of Alessandro Verrecchia and Donata Pitossi.
Tom’s paternal grandmother was Margherita/Margaret Grattola-Umile (the daughter of Michael Grattola-Umile and Concetta Argenzio). Margherita was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.
Tom’s maternal grandfather was Harold Leighton Musser (the son of Grover Sampson Musser and Carrie Edith Reed). Grover was the son of Reuber Elias Musser and Leah Lydia Mingle. Carrie was the daughter of John L. Reed and Lillian Caroline Evans.
Tom’s maternal grandmother was Marjorie May Saxton (the daughter of Donald Franklin Saxton and Ruth Irene Patterson). Donald was the son of John Wicklous Saxton and Margaret Elizabeth Yagel. Ruth was the daughter of George Abram Patterson and May Barnfield.
Sources: Tom’s paternal grandparents, Giovanni/John Verica and Margherita/Margaret Grattola-Umile, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
Genealogy of Tom Verica (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Obituary of Tom’s uncle (mother’s brother), Stanton Richard “Stan” Musser – http://www.mccoyfuneralhome.com
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Birth Name: Charles Alan Weber, Jr.
Place of Birth: Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 20, 1978
Ethnicity:
*German, Swiss-German (father)
Charlie Weber is an American actor and model.
Charlie is the son of Nanette Susan and Charles Alan “Chuck” Weber, Sr.
Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Anton G. “Tony” Weber (the daughter of Andrew “Andy” A. Weber and Rosatta/Rosetta Katherine “Rosa” Kautsch). Andrew was the son of Carl Weber and Elizabeth Hoffmoekel. Rosatta was the daughter of Adam Kautsch and Anna Mary Gemeinhardt.
Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Alice E. Propst (the daughter of Louis F. Propst and Julia Schubert). Louis was born in Missouri, to parents from Switzerland. Julia was also born in Missouri, to parents from Germany, John N. Schubert and Rosa.
Sources: Obituary of Charlie’s paternal grandmother, Alice E. (Propst) Weber – http://obittree.com
Charlie’s paternal great-grandmother, Julia Schubert, on the 1880 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org
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