A century after the Hussite Wars began, as many as 90% of inhabitants of the Czech lands were Hussites (although in the Utraquist tradition following a joint Utraquist—Catholic victory in the Hussite Wars). The synod did not produce any results but the king ordered a commission to continue the work of reconciliation. In 1411, John XXIII proclaimed a crusade against King Ladislaus of Naples, the protector of rival Pope Gregory XII. In order to escape poverty, Hus trained for the priesthood. That he renounced them for the future; [8], At the age of roughly 10, Hus was sent away to a monastery. 1. On 6 July 1415, he was burned at the stake for heresy against the doctrines of the Catholic Church. This traffic in indulgences was a sign of the corruption of the Church needing remediation. [34], Of the writings occasioned by these controversies, those of Hus on the Church, entitled De Ecclesia, were written in 1413 and have been most frequently quoted and admired or criticized yet their first ten chapters are an epitome of Wycliffe's work of the same title and the following chapters are an abstract of another of Wycliffe's works (De potentate papae) on the power of the pope. ", Translated "Holy simplicity!") He thus filled the void by putting his views on paper. John Huss (also known as Jan Hus or John Hus): Bohemian priest, reformer, and martyr. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1506 and became enamored with the works of the Dutch humanist and priest Erasmus of Rotterdam. These words found no favorable reception. When Alexander V was elected as a pope, he was persuaded to side with Bohemian Church authorities against Hus and his disciples. They were later considered the first martyrs of the Hussite Church. 519, etc.). The archbishop and the higher clergy in Bohemia remained faithful to Gregory, whereas Hus and the reform party acknowledged the new pope. [6] Nearly all other information we have about Hus' very early life is unsubstatiated. He found refuge mostly in southern Bohemia in the castles of his friends, and during the next two years he engaged in feverish literary activity. Budgen, Victor. [54] The Czechoslovak Hussite Church claims to trace its origin to Hus, to be "neo-Hussite", and contains mixed Eastern Orthodox and Protestant elements. The synod was instead held in the palace of the archbishops at Prague in order to exclude Hus from participation. He traveled to Prague at an early age where he supported himself by singing and serving in churches. [30] Stanislav ze Znojma and Štěpán Páleč protested against this addition and left the convention; they were exiled by the king, with two others. John XXIII also authorized indulgences to raise money for the war. The Bohemian peasantry, too, resented the church as one of the heaviest land taxers. Hus’ ashes were later thrown into the Rhine River as a means of preventing the veneration of his remains. On 24 June 1405, Pope Innocent VII directed the Archbishop to counter Wycliffe's teachings, especially the doctrine of impanation in the Eucharist. That he recanted them; and During this sabbatical, Hus wrote his more famous treatises, including his Wycliffite ecclesiology (the Latin De ecclesia) and his proposal for clerical reform (the Czech On Simony). This crusade was preached in Prague as well. Masaryk a legie (Masaryk and legions), váz. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree and being ordained as a priest, Hus began to preach in Prague. "On Fire For God." The Bishop of Lodi (then Giacomo Balardi Arrigoni) delivered an oration on the duty of eradicating heresy; various theses of Hus and Wycliffe and a report of his trial were then read. The Palatine Elector called the Germans to his own University of Heidelberg, while the Margrave of Meissen started a new university in Leipzig. [27], Archbishop Zajíc died in 1411 and with his death the religious movement in Bohemia entered a new phase during which the disputes concerning indulgences assumed great importance. Bohemian Wycliffism was carried into Poland, Hungary, Croatia, and Austria. Wycliffe had written his book to oppose the common position that the Church consisted primarily of the clergy and Hus now found himself making the same point. Hus again declared himself willing to submit if he could be convinced of errors. He has been particularly interested in such theorists as Stanley Fish, Richard Rorty and Donald Davidson, and has written about the Norwegian authors Arne Garborg, Knut Hamsun, Ole E. Rølvaag, and others. He forced John XXIII to call the Council of Constance to find a final solution of the schism and to put an end to all the heresies. From 1402 Hus was in charge of the chapel, which had become the centre of the growing national reform movement in Bohemia. Jan Hus preaching, illumination from … Zbyněk was ultimately forced by the king to promise Hus his support before the Roman Curia, but he then died suddenly in 1411, and the leadership of Hus’s enemies passed to the Curia itself. At the place of execution, he knelt down, spread out his hands and prayed aloud. He also wrote a large number of treatises in Czech and a collection of sermons entitled Postilla. [citation needed], King Wenceslaus' brother Sigismund of Hungary, who was "King of the Romans" (that is, head of the Holy Roman Empire though not then Emperor) and heir to the Bohemian crown was anxious to put an end to religious dissension within the Church. Hus, willing to make an end of all dissensions, agreed to go to Constance, under Sigismund's promise of safe conduct. Jan Hus, Hus also spelled Huss, (born c. 1370, Husinec, Bohemia [now in Czech Republic]—died July 6, 1415, Konstanz [Germany]), the most important 15th-century Czech religious Reformer, whose work was transitional between the medieval and the Reformation periods … A well-known quotation attributed to Jan Hus will be appearing under water. Thus, just when Hus had emerged at the forefront of the reform movement, he came into conflict with his former friends. It was answered by Stanislav ze Znojma and Štěpán z Pálče (also Štěpán Páleč) with treatises of the same title. With curses, Hus’ ornaments were taken from him, his priestly tonsure was destroyed. Hus was a master, dean, and rector at the Charles University in Prague. After the publication of the bull in 1410, Hus appealed to Alexander V, but in vain. Hus’s motto appeared again in 1989 as the major rallying cry in the streets of Prague. Hus continued to preach in the Bethlehem Chapel. Attempts at reform had been made by the Bohemian king Charles IV, and Wycliffe’s works were the chosen weapon of the national reform movement founded by Jan Milíč of Kroměříž (d. 1374). By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. [24], In 1408, the Charles University in Prague was divided by the Western Schism, in which Gregory XII in Rome and Benedict XIII in Avignon both claimed the papacy. Despite his condemnation, Hus continued to preach at the Bethlehem Chapel and to teach at the University of Prague. A century later as much as ninety percent of the inhabitants of the Czech Crown lands still followed Hussite teachings. Kathleen Vaughan Wilkes (23 June 1946 – 21 August 2003) was an English philosopher and academic who played an important part in rebuilding the education systems of former Communist countries after 1990. King Wenceslaus IV died in August 1419 and his brother, Sigismund of Hungary, was unable to establish a real government in Bohemia due to the Hussite revolt. [46] Bohemia was the site of one of the most significant pre-reformation movements,[47] and there are still Protestant adherents remaining in modern times;[48][49] mainly due to historical reasons such as persecution of Protestants by the Catholic Habsburgs,[50] particularly after the Battle of White Mountain in 1620; restrictions during the Communist rule; and also the ongoing secularization.[47]. The German masters, who carried a voting majority in university affairs, supported the archbishop, which so enraged King Wenceslas that in January 1409 he subverted the university constitution by granting the Czech masters three votes each and the Germans only one; the result was a mass emigration of the Germans from Prague to several German universities. It is estimated that over one thousand students and masters left Prague. In 1412, he convoked the heads of his kingdom for a consultation and, at their suggestion, ordered a synod to be held at Český Brod on 2 February 1412. Ring in the new year with a Britannica Membership. "[44] He allowed women to preach and serve in battle, and they later fought in the Hussite wars.[45]. Two principle theologians of this time, the Late Middle Ages, were John Wycliffe and Jan Hus. It was often performed by the German conductor Hans von Bulow. In 1883 the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak composed his Hussite Overture based on melodies used by Hussite soldiers. ; Course Reserves Library materials reserved for your classes. Jan Pivec, Actor: Jan Hus. [33] Therefore he started to write many texts in Czech, such as basics of the Christian faith or preachings, intended mainly for the priests whose knowledge of Latin was poor. The works of Wycliffe were burned. • At the end of 14th century the University of Prague was one among the major European universities. An old woman then came to the stake and threw a relatively small amount of brushwood on it. Hus protested, saying that even at this hour he did not wish anything but to be convinced from Scripture. After the trial on 8 June, several other attempts were purportedly made to induce him to recant which he resisted.[39]. He believed women were given rights in the Bible. He was born in southern Bohemia. [4] The belief that he was born on 6 July, also his death day, has no factual basis. The works of Jan Hus incorporate reforms to medieval Czech orthography, including the "hook" (háček) diacritic which was used to form the graphemes ⟨č⟩, ⟨ě⟩, ⟨š⟩, ⟨ř⟩ and ⟨ž⟩, which replaced digraphs like ⟨cz⟩, ⟨ie⟩, ⟨sch⟩, ⟨rz⟩ and ⟨zs⟩; the "dot" above letters for strong accent,[clarification needed] as well as the acute accent to mark long vowels ⟨á⟩, ⟨é⟩, ⟨í⟩, ⟨ó⟩, and ⟨ú⟩, in order to represent each phoneme by a single symbol. As a poor student at Prague University he became familiar with the hard life of the common people. Hus declined, stating: God is my witness that the things charged against me I never preached. Hus, Jan Born 1371, in Husinec: died July 6. The prelates convinced him that he could not be bound by promises to a heretic.[37]. Here he remained for 73 days, separated from his friends, chained day and night, poorly fed, and ill. On 5 June 1415, he was tried for the first time and was transferred to a Franciscan monastery, where he spent the last weeks of his life. [14] The strongly anti-papal views that were held by many of the professors there likely influenced Hus' future works. Archbishop Zajíc remained faithful to Gregory. Jan Hus (/hʊs/; Czech: [ˈjan ˈɦus] (listen); c. 1372 – 6 July 1415), sometimes anglicized as John Hus or John Huss, and referred to in historical texts as Iohannes Hus or Johannes Huss, was a Czech theologian and philosopher who became a Church reformer and the inspiration of Hussitism, a key predecessor to Protestantism and a seminal figure in the Bohemian Reformation. This was the doctrine of Wycliffe (Sermones, iii. Designed for the Washington State Highway Department, it is the first major highway bridge built in Seattle. This declaration was considered an unconditional surrender, and he was asked to confess: Hus obeyed, declaring that he condemned the errors in those writings. [17] He was appointed a preacher at the Bethlehem Chapel in 1402. It was taken literally from the last chapter of Wycliffe's book, De ecclesia, and his treatise, De absolutione a pena et culpa. Hus supported the doctrine of predestination and championed the supremacy of the bible over the Roman Catholic Church. Hus apparently supported himself by securing employment in Prague, which allowed him to fulfill his basic necessities, and access to the Prague Library. The symbol ⟨ů⟩ (instead of ⟨uo⟩) came later. In 1412 the case of Hus’s heresy, which had been tacitly dropped, was revived because of a new dispute over the sale of indulgences that had been issued by Alexander’s successor, the antipope John XXIII, to finance his campaign against Gregory XII. The villainous priest will grab it." Other doctrines, which the assembly considered erroneous, he was not willing to revoke and to act differently would be against his conscience. He opposed many aspects of the Catholic Church in Bohemia, such as their views on ecclesiology, simony, the Eucharist, and other theological topics. His enemies, particularly Stanislav and Páleč, wrote a large number of polemical treatises against him, which he answered in an equally vigorous manner. His situation became worse after the downfall of John XXIII, who had left Constance to avoid abdicating. It was right here, at the Arts faculty, that Jan Hus studied and became first a … Omissions? Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The exact date of Hus' birth is disputed. He refused all formulae of submission but declared himself willing to recant if his errors should be proven to him from the Bible. Responding with horror to the execution of Hus, the people of Bohemia moved even more rapidly away from Papal teachings. In order to spare the city the consequences, Hus voluntarily left Prague in October 1412. At the University, only the scholars of the Bohemian "nation" (one of the four governing sections), with Hus as their leader, vowed neutrality. [23] In response, the king and university ordered all of Wycliffe's writings surrendered to the archdiocesan chancery for correction. Whether or not Hus had any other family is unknown. After the performance of high mass and liturgy, Hus was led into the church. He no longer put his trust in an indecisive king, a hostile pope or an ineffective council. All America Listens In Washington, D.C., at about 2 o'clock Pacific Standard Time, President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) turned a telegraphic key to unfurl the flags on Seattle's bridge. Please select which sections you would like to print: While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Our colleague Pavel Buryska inspects the surface of sloped walls of the new fountain. 4. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. After being forced by the king’s punitive measures to recognize Alexander V as the legitimate pope, the archbishop, through a large bribe, induced Alexander to prohibit preaching in private chapels, including the Bethlehem Chapel. The clerical estate owned about one-half of all the land in Bohemia, and the great wealth and simoniacal practices of the higher clergy aroused jealousy and resentment among the poor priests. A Companion to Jan Hus includes eleven substantial essays covering the central aspects of the life, thought and commemoration of Jan Hus († 1415), Czech theologian, reformer and martyr. A few days afterward some of Hus followers led by Vok Voksa z Valdštejna, burned the Papal bulls. It is also one of his most frequently quoted works. The dates of birth of these five are: Wycliffe, 1330. He was eventually taken in front of the council and asked to recant his views. In the same truth of the Gospel which I have written, taught, and preached, drawing upon the sayings and positions of the holy doctors, I am ready to die today.[40]. Luther argued that burning heretics was "against the will of the Holy Spirit." Jan Hus was born in Husinec, Bohemia to poor parents. In the meantime, the faculty had condemned the forty-five articles and added several other theses, deemed heretical, which had originated with Hus. In 1409, the Council of Pisa tried to end the schism by electing Alexander V as Pope, but Gregory and Benedict did not submit. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. King Sigismund admonished him to deliver himself up to the mercy of the council, as he did not desire to protect a heretic.[38]. and ideologist of the Czech Reformation. When Pope heard this, he excommunicated John Hus. [1] In 1401, his students and faculty promoted him to dean of the philosophical department, and a year later, he became a rector of the University of Prague. Jan Hus Jan Hus (1369-1415), a fifteenth-century religious reformer, was (along with John Wycliffe) one of the most important forerunners of the 16th-century Reformation. Jan Hus, Hus also spelled Huss, (born c. 1370, Husinec, Bohemia [now in Czech Republic]—died July 6, 1415, Konstanz [Germany]), the most important 15th-century Czech religious Reformer, whose work was transitional between the medieval and the Reformation periods and anticipated the Lutheran Reformation by a full century. [51] The Hussite Wars resulted in the Basel Compacts which allowed for a reformed Church in the Kingdom of Bohemia—almost a century before such developments would take place in the Lutheran Reformation. Rome then pronounced a crusade against them (1 March 1420): Pope Martin V issued a Papal bull authorizing the execution of all supporters of Hus and Wycliffe. Evangelical Press, 2007. [5] It is well known that Hus took his name from the village where he lived (Husinec). The phrase's Czech equivalent, "Svatá prostota!" He was executed in 1415 for his rebellion . (Alexander was declared an "antipope" by the Council of Constance in 1418.) Hus left reformatory writings. When he arrived, he was immediately arrested and put in prison. This threat continued to John Hus. The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). To protect the city, Hus left and went into the countryside where he continued to preach and write.[31]. Image Source: Wikipedia. [15] During his studies, he served as a choir boy, to supplement his earnings. Under the leadership of Jan Žižka (c. 1360 – 1424) and later of Prokop the Great (c. 1380 – 1434) – both excellent commanders – the Hussites defeated the crusade and the other three crusades that followed (1419–1434). The sentence of the Church was pronounced, stripping him of all rights, and he was delivered to secular authorities. Jméno Mistr Jan Hus … Czechs had been complaining about what they saw as the immorality of the clergy. The life of Martin Luther King Jr. Any number of historic moments in the civil-rights struggle have been used to identify Martin Luther King, Jr. — prime mover of the Montgomery bus boycott, keynote speaker at the March on Washington, youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He denounced Gregory, ordered the clergy in Bohemia to observe a strict neutrality in the schism and said that he expected the same of the university. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jan-Hus, Virtual Museum of Protestantism - Jan Hus (1369-1415) and the Hussite wars (1419-1436), The Catholic Encyclopedia - Biography of Jan Hus, Jan Hus - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). [43], Hus was also, unlike the vast majority of preachers at the time, an advocate for women and feminism. Jan Pivec was born on May 19, 1907 in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary. He was first brought into the residence of a canon and then on 6 December 1414 into the prison of the Dominican monastery. In the fall of 1409 Hus was elected rector of the now Czech-dominated university. Before Hus left Prague, he decided to take a step which gave a new dimension to his endeavors. There are reasons to suppose that Wycliffe's doctrine of the Lord's Supper (consubstantiation rather than transubstantiation[42] had spread to Prague as early as 1399, with strong evidence that students returning from England had brought the work back with them. He was embroiled in the bitter controversy of the Western Schism (1378–1417) for his entire career, and he was convicted of heresy at the Council of Constance and burned at the stake. Hus spoke out against indulgences, but he could not carry with him the men of the university. On the other hand, he denied having defended Wycliffe's doctrine of The Lord's Supper or the forty-five articles; he had only opposed their summary condemnation. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Forerunner of the Reformation, Jan Hus was burned at the stake for heresy in 1415. During the first five years of Zbyněk’s reign as archbishop of Prague, his attitude toward the “evangelical party” radically changed. (Macek, 16) After Hus's death, his followers, known as Hussites, split off into several groups including the Utraquists, Taborites and Orphans. In the beginning, Hus was at liberty under his safe conduct from Sigismund and lived at the house of a widow. Hus refused to obey the pope’s order, whereupon Zbyněk excommunicated him. Wilhelm, J. Jan Hus Fast Facts . The churches of the city were put under the ban and the interdict was pronounced against Prague. Finally, on the advice of the king, Hus left Prague and remained in rural seclusion for two years. Hus, his followers, and Wenceslaus IV transferred their allegiance to Alexander V. Under pressure from The king then decreed that the Czech nation would have three votes in university affairs, while the "German nation" (composed of the former Bavarian, Saxon, and Polish nations) would have one vote in total. Hus was led away to the stake under a strong guard of armed men. This was to prove fatal to him. Hus did not share all of Wycliffe’s radical views, such as that on remanence, but several members of the reform party did, among them Hus’s teacher, Stanislav of Znojmo, and his fellow student, Å těpán Páleč. Although church authorities banned many works of Wycliffe in 1403, Hus translated Trialogus into Czech and helped to distribute it. Hus had been the captive of John XXIII and in constant communication with his friends but now he was delivered to the bishop of Constance and brought to his castle, Gottlieben on the Rhine. She established her reputation as an academic with her contributions to the philosophy of mind in two major works and many articles in professional journals. Responding with horror to the execution of Hus, the people of Bohemia moved even more rapidly away from Papal teachings. Citation Styles & Tools Quick MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides for bibliographies; tools for storing and organizing sources. Propositions were made to restore peace in the Church. Priests urged the people on and these crowded into churches to give their offerings. Influenced by the teachings of Wycliffe and supported by fellow theologians at the University of Prague, Huss was an early advocate of church reform. Professor Emeritus. As was common practice, witnesses for the prosecution were heard but Hus was not allowed an advocate for his defense. It resulted in the Basel Compacts, in which the Catholic Church officially allowed Bohemia to practice its own version of Christianity (Hussitism). Hus was voted the greatest hero of Czech nation in a 2015 survey by Czech Radio. Professor of Church History, Hartford Seminary Foundation, Connecticut, 1943–58. The book Orthographia Bohemica (1406) was attributed to Hus by František Palacký, but it is possible that it was compiled by another author from Charles University. Hus proudly read the document from his pulpit. Hus publicly denounced these indulgences before the university and, by so doing, lost the support of Wenceslas. After Hus was executed, the followers of his religious teachings (known as Hussites) refused to elect another Catholic monarch and defeated five consecutive papal crusades between 1420 and 1431 in what became known as the Hussite Wars. Painting of Jan Hus at the Council of Constance by Václav Brožík (1883). A tall paper hat was then put upon his head with the inscription "Haeresiarcha" (i.e., the leader of a heretical movement). (1910). The seeds of the Reformation are clear in Hus' and Wycliffe's writings. He had been attracted by the writings of Wycliffe. Jan Hus - Jan Hus - The final trial: With the Western Schism continuing unabated, King Sigismund of Hungary, as the newly elected (1411) king of Germany, saw an opportunity to gain prestige as the restorer of the church’s unity. The executioner undressed Hus and tied his hands behind his back with ropes. The very last penny which an old woman has hidden in her bundle for fear of thieves or robbery will not be saved. He became increasingly absorbed in public preaching and eventually emerged as the popular leader of the movement. At the last trial, on 8 June 1415, thirty-nine sentences were read to him. The condemnation of Jan Hus took place on July 6, 1415, in the presence of the solemn assembly of the council in the cathedral. Jan Hus was a key contributor to Protestantism, whose teachings had a strong influence on the states of Europe and on Martin Luther. Hus was a realist who decried the ‘commercialization’ of the church and tirelessly worked to restore its moral authority through reform. King Wenceslaus IV died in August 1419 and his brother, Sigismund of Hungary, was unable to establish a real government in Bohemia due to the Hussite revolt.[41]. It is no article of faith that one must obey the pope to be saved. Jan Hus was a Czech priest who also criticized the teachings of the church while delivering a sermon at his own church. An Italian prelate pronounced the sentence of condemnation upon Hus and his writings. Christian History 68 (2000): Jan Hus. All copies of Wycliffe's writings were to be surrendered and his doctrines repudiated, and free preaching discontinued. In 1393, Hus earned a degree of Bachelor of Arts from the University of Prague and he earned his master’s degree in 1396. Hus was born of poor parents in Husinec in southern Bohemia, from which he took his name. There followed treatises from both parties, but no harmony was obtained. Hus also became the adviser to the young nobleman Zbyněk Zajíc of Hazmburk when Zbyněk was named archbishop of Prague in 1403, a move that helped to give the reform movement a firmer foundation. 2. Zajíc then lodged an accusation of "ecclesiastical disturbances" against Wycliffites in Prague with Alexander V. On 20 December 1409, Alexander V issued a papal bull that empowered the Archbishop to proceed against Wycliffism in Prague. That he declared the opposite of these sentences. The attack on Hus by the pope and archbishop caused riots in parts of Bohemia. ... Princeton University Press, 1966. When he refused, he was put back in prison. The most important of his treatises was De ecclesia (The Church). [citation needed] Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Hus asserted that no pope or bishop had the right to take up the sword in the name of the Church; he should pray for his enemies and bless those that curse him; man obtains forgiveness of sins by true repentance, not money. For the Bohemian Reformation, this step was as significant as the 95 theses posted in Wittenberg by Martin Luther in 1517. (a variant of the Jesus Prayer). When the Council of Constance assembled, Hus was asked to be there and present his views on the dissension within the Church. The two men returned completely changed in their theological views and became the principal opponents of the Reformers. He fell upon his knees and asked God with a soft voice to forgive all his enemies. Extracts from his works were read and witnesses were heard. [7] Similarly, we know little of Hus' family. [12] Though not an exceptional student, he pursued his studies with ferocity. That he had erred in the theses which he had hitherto maintained; [20] The archbishop complied by issuing a synod decree against Wycliffe, as well as forbiding any further attacks on the clergy. Christ, not the pope, is its head. During his later exile in southern Bohemia between 1412 and 1414, Hus could no longer preach like he used to in the Bethlehem Chapel. National hero of the Czech people. King Wenceslaus IV made efforts to harmonize the opposing parties. Some claim he was born around 1369,[1] while others claim he was born between 1373 and 1375. … The following day, the bulletins on the church doors announced that Michal z Německého Brodu would be opposing Hus. The doctors of the theological faculty replied, but without success. Since 1378 the Roman Catholic Church had been split by the Western Schism, during which the papal jurisdiction was divided between two popes. ; Collections & Archives Unique online and physical collections on specific subjects, in distinct formats, and in special archives. [19] Although church authorities banned many works of Wycliffe in 1403, Hus translated Trialogus into Czech and helped to distribute it. His father's name was Michael; his mother's name is unknown. Hus' excommunication was then enforced, and he spent the next two years living in exile. But in January 1413, a general council in Rome condemned the writings of Wycliffe and ordered them to be burned. 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