Traditionally it has been understood that the Clan Davidson had its roots at least as far back as the 14 th century. The chiefs of the Davidsons are said to have been
The majority of people who died on the moor that day are still interred there, and their sacrifice is commemorated by the cairn and clan stones marking the mass graves. Clan Davidson is one of the major Scottish Clans with an identifiable history going back to at least the 11 th century.
Memorial is on B9006, on the right. Their patronymic is Mhic Daibhidh, or MacDaidh, son of David, for they descend from David Dhu, the fourth son of Muirich, the Celtic hereditary lay prior or parson of Kingussie who was 4th Chief of Clan Chattan in the 13th century. had at Inverness signed a band of manrent declaring that they and their
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However, no sooner had they taken possession than they refused to pay the stipulated rent. account of the genealogies of Highland clans down to about the year 1450,
In 1767-8 the lands of Cantray and Croy were purchased by David
History Origins. 1997, eighty years after the last chief had died. Culloden Moor, General view of gravestone inscribed 'Clan Stewart of Appin.'. the Clan Kay, and authorities have always differed as to who these clans
The Clan Davidson Chief is a direct descendant of the Tulloch Chiefs of Clan Davidson. In proof of this statement
engine fitter. Prince Charles Edward Stuart: Battle of Culloden 16th April 1746 in the Jacobite Rebellion. Gillie Chattan Mor The Servant of St Catan, was descended from the Royal House of Lorn. Clan Davidson Society 2016. Enjoy! This regiment . Tulloch as the chief, this must be taken as an error seeing that The
The Clan Davidson Society of North America is a non-political, non-profit, tax exempt (in the USA) and non-sectarian organization and is particularly interested in educational and charitable activities which extend the Society's sense of tradition and Hieland hospitality. The Camerons then claimed the land by right of the sword, and this led to numerous minor conflicts over the next century. Later popular tradition has
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This article was first published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph, and subsequently in the Inverness Courier of the 1st September 1891. James Harvic. However, it appears possible that a survivor of the chiefs family, and a few followers, left Speyside and made their way to the north east. live at Tulloch. Scheduled as Culloden Battlefield, Graves of the Clans, Cairn and Well of the Dead. [4], By the 16th century the name Davidson could be found from Ayr in the south to Aberdeen in the north. Farquharson. to Sir Aeneas Macphersons MS., had feued the property. rather to be that the combat within the barriers before King Robert III. Davidson, Donald MacWilliam vic Dai dui, conspired with the son of the
His son, Alexander Davidson, was town clerk of the county
associated the Davidsons with the estate of Davidston in Cromarty, the
the Davidsons were descended from Muirich, parson of Kingussie in the twelfth century. 2, pp. His eldest son, Grant Guthrie Davidson, 3rd of Davidston, is now the current chief. Macphersons and Davidsons, each led by its respective chieftain. [4], In 1396 the Battle of the North Inch took place, in which most evidence suggests was fought between the Clan Cameron and Clan Chattan, the latter whose forces included both the Davidsons and Macphersons. This heiress in 1291 married Angus, the young sixth chief of the
The first was a counter claim from an
The act was questioned in a letter to
Culloden Moor, Jacobite memorial cairn, general view including clan markers. One of these two, Milmoir
was, like his uncle, a successful West India merchant in London, and, like
He was a member of Parliament for Cromarty from 1790 to 1796. An alternative account suggests that in 1524 Milmoir MacDaidh murdered Lachlan, 14th Chief of the Mackintoshes, who had ruined his hopes of marrying a rich widow. "History of Clan Davidson Clan Davidson Society USA", Muster Roll of 5th NC Division at Valley Forge, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Davidson&oldid=1115099566, "Sapienter si sincere", translated as "Wisely if sincerely", According to the Kinrara manuscript the Davidsons are descended from David Dubh of, Grant Guthrie Davidson 3rd of Davidston, New Zealand, 2015-, Alister Davidson of Davidston, New Zealand, 1998-2014, Duncan Davidson of Davidston, New Zealand, 1997-1997, This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 20:31. added Clava to the estate. tradition of its time, the origin of the Davidsons is attributed to a
Davidsons had taken root in this neighbourhood. laird of which is mentioned in 1501 and 1508, in the course of a legal
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As a result of these two battles, the Davidsons lost many men and declined in power and became scattered. The Chieftainship had lain vacant from 1917 until 1998. His son became town clerk of the county while his grandson William married in 1719 the daughter of the Bayne laird who owned the estate of Tulloch at Dingwall. The dates in this page are given in the Old Style. Between December 2006 and April 2007 the following work was undertaken by the NTS: 1. Lyon, and for 10 years he attempted to substantiate his claim to be Chief. in his Celtic Scotland, and believed to embody the common
Join us as we sally forth on this great voyage of discovery into our past and into our future! tortured, hanged, and had their heads fixed on poles at the spot where
no heir to the Chiefship. Macpherson camp, where he treated the Macphersons round their camp fires
We maintain close links with the well-established Clan Davidson Societies in Australia, New Zealand, and North America. has been urged that the Roman kirk had no parson at Kingussie at that
Il est rtrospectivement associ la maison royale des Stewart, et tait galement le tartan personnel de la reine Elizabeth II.Le sett a t publi pour la premire fois en 1831 dans le livre The Scottish Gael de James Logan.Officiellement, le tartan est port par les joueurs de cornemuse du Black Watch, des Royal . 2, February 2006, p. 3. Scottish Charity No. Davidson of Tulloch is hereditary keeper of the royal castle of Dingwall. At his death in 1881 he was succeeded
It seems more likely that the decimation of their ranks at
he holds a medal. and accordingly, on 25th March, along with John Malcolmson and other
Mackintosh was the only chief of Clan Chattan. A 2m by 2.2m zone was marked out.
Tulloch estate he carried out vast improvements, including the reclamation
Society in New Zealand contact the Secretary, Mrs Maureen MacDonald, 10
altogether cease to play a part in important events is shown by an entry
The castle passed into other hands, and the
Davidsons have associations with virtually all parts of Scotland, particularly the central Highlands and the Borders. The MacPhersons were enraged at supposedly being so taunted by the victor of the fight and followed the Camerons back up into the mountains. We are also aware of other separate clusters of Davidson families, such as in the Samieston area in the Borders region between Kelso and Jedburgh. [4] The Clan Davidson Association was formed (as the Clan Dhai Association) in 1909 and is still very active.[4]. Invernahavon, and the losses caused by subsequent feuds, so reduced the
Cantray, an ancient property of the Dallases, for at least two hundred
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supreme head of the Clan Chattan confederacy did not prevent the Davidson
Clan Cunningham . JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. days of Queen Mary, and afterwards the minister of Liberton near
Ross-shire, was the residence of Clan Davidson Chiefs from 1762 until the
The Clan Davidson Chief is a direct descendant of the Tulloch Chiefs of Clan Davidson. His son,
In 1983/4 a gravel path had been created across the scheduled site, passing from the Well of the Dead, across the clan graves area and on to the Campbell Stone. According to the Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia the Chisholm name was known in the Scottish . Picture credit: Wikimedia Second line: Led by Lieutenant Colonel Walter Stapleton, this line of regiments was comprised of the Angus and Irish Piquet's regiments, the Duke of Perth's regiment, the first and second regiments of Clan Gordon, and the Regiment Eccosais Royeaux. The modern-day towns of Newtonmore, Kingussie, and Aviemore are located in the centre of this area. Mackintoshes, who along with her received from Gilpatrick, his
In later years the Davidsons and the MacPhersons became dire enemies despite, or perhaps because of, their close relationship. The Davidsons are one of the principal branch clans which formed the mighty Clan Chattan, the Clan of the Cat. pleasure in filling the castle with valuable portraits and works of art,
Born in 1726 the son of one of Scotland's most infamous Jacobite nobles, he led his clansmen at Culloden in support of Charles Stuart. thirteenth century in the person of an only child, a daughter named Eva. The Davidsons of Tulloch claimed descent from the Chief of Clan Davidson/MacDhai of Invernahaven in Badenoch. Australia and New Zealand. Davidson. Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 8 September 2003. He was to compose and recite to the MacPhersons a satirical poem accusing them of cowardice.
the owners of the estate of Davidston were a family named Denoon or
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The word clan comes from the Gaelic meaning "children." Most clans had a chief, and families paid homage to their leader, living off his land and paying rent in kind in return for protection and alliance. . Find out more about Clan Davidson with this clan spotlight, looking at the origins of Clan Davidson, the history of the Clan Davidson society and its current activities. 0000003105 00000 n
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NH 7420 4498 Scheduled monument consent has been granted for various works in the clan graves area at Culloden Battlefield, in advance of a major reinterpretation of the battlefield. At the
[4] The first Davidsons recorded in Cromarty were Donald Davidson and Alexander Davidson who were living in the new town of Cromarty and who are listed as "in the council" in July 1670. The Davidson lands were at Invernahaven near Kingussie in Badenoch, where the rivers Truim and Spey meet, adjacent to the lands of the MacPhersons. He took on the role from his late father Alister [Jock] Davidson who died in December 2014. action taken against Dingwall and Tain by the Burgh of Inverness. Eva, heiress of Clan Chattan, and granddaughter of Muirich the Parson, married 23-year-old Angus, 6th chief of the Mackintoshes in 1291, and brought the chieftainship and lands of Clan Chattan to him. On 25th March, 1909, with a
accomplices, fell upon the chief and slew him while hunting at Ravoch on
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The chiefs of Clan MacMillan descended from an ancient royal house as well as from orders of the ancient church. sons. Our Mission As much as we embrace the past, we strive to pass this knowledge on to the generations that follow. The Davidsons are one of the principal branch clans which formed the mighty Clan Chattan, the Clan of the Cat. intercepted at Invernahavon by Lachlan Mackintosh, the eighth chief, with
The government force officially lost 50 men, with 259 wounded. acknowledgment of the loyalty of the Davidson chief and his clan during
Descent is only through the male line, and
barony held by rights from the Crown. sheep and cattle property. Tradition stating that the Chisholms were a Norman family who arrived in England after the conquest of 1066., the original surname being De Chese to which the Saxon term "Holme" was added. The Balmoral Kilt, Traditional 8 Yard Kilt and Flashes. One discount per item, best discount applies. It can thus be
He and Mary are enthusiastic gardeners. xxxxx the following is from Wikipedia and can have the above merged into it Clan MacDougall is a Highland Scottish clan. Eva, heiress of Clan Chattan, and granddaughter of Muirich the Parson, married 23-year-old Angus, 6th chief of the Mackintoshes in 1291, and brought the chieftainship and lands of Clan Chattan to him. He told his bard to take a circuitous route to make it appear he had come from the Camerons, and pretend to be one of them. })();
A stone close to the Well of the Dead is inscribed to the Chief of the MacGillivrays (Information from Mr Neil MacDonald, Warden, National Trust for Scotland, Culloden). purchased in 1838 by Duncan (Davidson, son of John Davidson of
Davidson, first of Tulloch, in 1781, he was succeeded by his brother
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The original lands of the old Clan Chattan were in Lochaber with the chiefs castle being at Torcastle. The son of this pair, Henry
descended from Gilliecattan Mhor of the time of Malcolm Canmore or David
In 1745, when Charles Edward Stuart came to Scotland, Lochiel at first refused to meet him but eventually went to the Bonnie Prince. Perhaps it was the shame of this that lead the Davidsons to assume the name of their closest kin as they too were sons of the parson. 14. MacPhail means "The son of Paul" Originally the MacPhails had a stronghold until 1291 at Fassifern, which is about ten miles west of Fort William. Macpherson claimed the honour as male representative of the chiefs of the,
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Hay . . The next firm record is of Donald Davidson who acquired land at Davidston near Cromarty around the middle of the 17th century. In that time, approximately 1,250 Jacobites were dead, with few wounded. Still another account
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Which clans did not fight at Culloden? The Clan
Duncan VI had no children, and named
One caught the S edge of the road, the other its Northern edge. Kinrara MS., Clan Quhewil was led on the North Inch by a Mackintosh
Davidson The Davidsons are said to have formed a part of the Clan Chattan force which fought in the famous "Battle of the Clans" at Perth in 1396, staged in front of King Robert III. 0000000016 00000 n
You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. nephew and heir of Duncan Bayne of Tulloch. Mackintosh, and were still in duty bound to own and maintain the claim,
Clan Davidson is a Highland Scottish clan and a member of the Chattan Confederation. 13. His
2. of the name in the north are the Davidsons of Cantray and the Davidsons of
As a matter of
He took on the role from his late father Alister [Jock] Davidson who died in December 2014. it was pointed out that in 1703 twenty persons named Dean alias Davidson
27-28. Mackintosh, the historian of Clan Chattan, has ascertained that the James
Privateman. The Davidsons who did these things, however, were
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His son became town clerk of the county while his grandson William married in 1719 the daughter of the Bayne laird who owned the estate of Tulloch at Dingwall. historian of Clan Mackintosh, chiefly relies: This MS. names David Dubh
Chambers at Aberdeen, and when the great old church of St. Nicholas in
of His Time. newly formed Clan Davidson Societies in the UK and Australia threw their
All of the name of Davidson
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Please contact us if you would like Clans and Castles to organise a tour of your clan lands. Clan Davidson is a Highland Scottish clan and a member of the Chattan Confederation. Tulloch was sold by the creditors of the ancient owners, the Baynes, it
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(Robert Davidson, 2007) -Gettysburg: An American Culloden - A Clan Davidson Tragedy? The MacPhersons were enraged at supposedly being so taunted by the victor of the fight and followed the Camerons back up into the mountains. Today the Davidson [or Davison name] in Scotland is most often found in the North East of Scotland [Aberdeenshire] followed by the South West Scotland [Ayrshire], and the Borders region. To establish the exact line of the old road the probable line was surveyed onto the ground from details given on the 1:2500 OS map. have the post as the oldest cadet.
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It was agreed that this modern intrusion should be removed to return the area to a semblance of how it would have been when the grave markers were erected in 1880/1881. The Davidsons are one of the principal branch clans which formed the mighty Clan Chattan, the Clan of the Cat. correspondence followed pro and con, but it was pointed out by later
Culloden On Culloden Moor to the east of Inverness, The Culloden Memorial, bears witness to the battle of 1745. seen how Lachlan Shaw made the mistake of supposing that the Davidsons of
Takapuna. horticulturist, he takes a lively interest in farming, gardening,
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<. This is our "Mission Statement": Clan Davidson Society of North America is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation dedicated to the preservation of the traditions and knowledge of the Journeyman Barbar in Glasgow. display until the moderator has approved your comment. Davidson is one of the major Scottish Clans with an identifiable history
seconded, and carried that Davidson of Tulloch be recognised and
in Daudich in Glenscadale in Ardgour. Another large regiment not present at the battle of Culloden was that of MacPherson of Cluny. to a taunting ballad describing the cowardice of men who forsook their
The Celtic Council of Australia, which awarded him one of
Today, Culloden Battlefield is protected by the National Trust of Scotland and is open to visitors year round. */
Inchmarlo, again, was
After many harryings of the Camerons by the Mackintoshes and of the
[4] The Clan Cameron took advantage of this situation and the Davidsons were virtually destroyed. declares him to be of the race of the Comyns. the Northern Chronicle, in which the writer pointed out that, while
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Nothing but Blood and Slaughter: The Revolutionary War in the Carolinas: Volume Three 1781. [4] The Mackintoshes, chiefs of the confederation supported the Davidsons and as a result the Macphersons left the field. Clan Campbell . 1 History. He returned to Scotland three years before his death in 1775. All rights reserved. Inverness, and he drove the first coach which ran from Perth to Inverness,
His ballad, roughly translated, said the false party are on the hillock, and the man with the big brown eyes (the Mackintosh) is in distress. [4] Contents 1 History 1.1 Origins 1.2 14th to 15th centuries 1.3 16th, 17th and 18th centuries 1.4 American Revolutionary War 1.5 Clan Seat and relics 1.6 Clan Chiefs 2 See also 3 References 4 External links History [ edit] Davidson tartan Origins [ edit] Davidson, born in 1729, made a great fortune as a London West India
Davidson, son of William Davidson and Agnes MacKercher, who afterwards
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Celtic heritage. Tulloch is an ancient
He was left for dead at Culloden where two of his brothers were killed. [4] Another Alexander Davidson who was known as Clerk Davidson was the town clerk of Fortrose. Clan Davidson fought at Culloden, and has played a significant part in Scottish history. Theres a wealth of information about the Clan and the Society lurking behind this page history, stories, photos, genealogy, a newsletter archive, upcoming events, memorabilia, perhaps even a surprise or two all waiting foryou as you peek behind those menu items above. the Boy Scouts and chairman of various county boards. For this crime he and another Davidson were held prisoner in Loch an Eilean castle for seven years without trial, then tortured, hanged and beheaded. by his eldest son, Duncan, who married Georgina, daughter of John
Both clans belong to the Clan Chattan, the Clan of the Cat, a confederation of clans who claimed their progenitor was Gillie Chattan Mor who was 1st Chief of Clan Chattan in the 11th century. It is scarcely likely, however, that the
The principal graves are on an elevated piece of ground and consist of two or three grass covered mounds rising slightly above the adjoining heath. While the battle was brief, the effects were felt for a long time after. is given in the Kinrara MS. upon which Mr. A. M. Mackintosh, the
He was trained for a commercial career, but
a Gaelic tribe, one of the earliest to become associated with the confederation of the
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Many pinpoint the bloody Battle of Culloden in 1746 as the moment where everything changed for Scotland's clan system, as King George's troops crushed the Jacobite rebellion. The Davidsons of Tulloch claimed descent from the Chief of Clan Davidson/MacDhai of Invernahaven in Badenoch. We maintain an up-to-date website and a Facebook page. . Here
The Castle is now a hotel. his followers to remove further north, and settle in the county of
[PDF] Download Culloden: The History and Archaeology of the Last Clan . Here they fell upon them with dreadful slaughter, and killed their chief Charles Macalonair at a hollow in the hills beside Loch Pataig, henceforth known as Coire Thearlaich, Charlies Cauldron. Clan Davidson stayed fiercely loyal to the Chattan Confederation as the years went by. The Battle of Culloden in Inverness, Scotland in the year 1746 was the final, decisive battle of the Forty-Five Rebellion or Jacobite Rebellion, whereby . Davidson: Davidson College, 1951. A manuscript by Lachlan Shaw says the Invernahaven family changed their name to MacPherson by decision of their chief Seumas Laggach. This . Registration now open. The office of bard was a sacred one which enabled the holder to travel freely between enemies and deliver his message without harm. Location. xb```b`` a`a`` @1X{s* (zf v+AHu6.y&iPnpj> V |+fYiF 0
was John Davidson, Regent of St. Leonards College at St Andrews in the
Charles Edward Stuart in military dress. A Link with Culloden. Malcolmson was beheaded and quartered, and the two Davidsons were
His son, Hugh, the present laird, as an officer of
Hectors grandson, Duncan Davidson,
are not necessarily members of the clan, but those of Highland descent are
Duncan. Culloden House, in 1746, where the Jacobite leader Charles Edward Stuart had his headquarters and lodgings in the days leading up to the Battle of Culloden After the abortive night attack, the Jacobites formed up in substantially the same battle order as the previous day, with the Highland regiments forming the first line. clan Chattan. In 1587 a roll of clans recorded the origins of all these families. But Mr. A. M.
Mackintosh of that ilk as their true and lawful chieftain. tangled genealogical web involving the issue of Duncan IV of Tulloch, who
Over 80 Clan Davidson members and their guests enjoyed a sociable weekend out. Like most Scottish clans, our family was disenfranchised and dispersed across every corner of the globe. We are interested in every aspect concerning the name Davidson and the associated names. The Clan MacGregor (or Clan Gregor) is believed to have risen during the 800s. };
The first Davidson lairds took much
Thus no one took any notice of the bard as he made his way through the two forces to the little island where the MacPhersons sat. 0000003349 00000 n
Clan Davidson is one of the major Scottish Clans with an identifiable history going back to at least the 13th century. of Invernahavon referred to was son of a John Macpherson, who, according
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There are a number of comments made, particularly with reference to the Clan Donald at Culloden, which may not concur with the opinions of many of our members. gardens and policies of Tulloch Castle are among the most beautiful in the
The MacPhersons, considering themselves grossly insulted, then left the field of battle and waded across the Spey. 1467, which no doubt embodied the traditions considered most authentic
in Cromarty. VIs grandfather was Duncan IV of Tulloch. He takes an active part in county business, is a J.P.,
This Davidson family acquired the Castle from their cousins the Bayne family in 1763. sites by using our customised search engine, Electric
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the last direct descending line. He is famed in history as The Gentle Lochiel. As a result of this, the Mackintoshes and
According to some, the battle was a direct outcome of the mutual
Make sure to visit some of the important sites like Duart Castle, and the Old and New Breacachadh Castles on the nearby Isle of Coll. Davidson chief, and as a result, the Macphersons, highly offended,
Jock was
Clan Grant of . followed is the subject of a tradition given by Bishop Mackintosh in his History
older Clan Chattan; Davidson, on the other hand, insisted that he should
view to the formation of a Clan Davidson Society, the Laird of Tulloch
the name of Davidson mention must be made of the redoubtable provost of
Guthrie Davidson of Davidston, Chief of the Name and Arms of Davidson and
merchant. The second son was Ewen whose patronymic was Mhic Phearsain, son of the parson. town, and his son William succeeded him in the same office. The family in New Zealand had always been aware of their position as
They saw MacDaidh, the Davidson Chief, and his seven sons, killed within two hundred yards of their own house; they saw the Mackintosh line begin to waver amidst the clash of claymore on targe; they heard the whistle of arrows and the screams of dying men. Davidsons have associations with virtually all parts of Scotland, particularly the central Highlands and the Borders. The exasperated Mackintosh chose the Davidsons, and urged them both on. He returned north in 1763 and bought Tulloch for 10,500 from his Bayne in-laws, and this became the seat of the Davidson chiefs from then on. GB 638 3492 15, Copyright 2023 Warners Group Publications Plc. As much as we embrace the past, we strive to pass this knowledge on to the generations that follow. Charles B. Baxley, "Battle of Cowans Ford", SCAR, Vol. D.L., and Honorary Sheriff-Substitute, as well as county commissioner for
the occasion of great celebrations in the countryside. Both clans belong to the Clan Chattan, the Clan of the Cat, a confederation of clans who claimed their progenitor was Gillie Chattan Mor who was 1st Chief of Clan Chattan in the 11th century. But they still did not move. His son Henry, another prosperous West Indies merchant, succeeded him and also carried out tree plantings and improvements. According to the
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