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MISTRESSES OF HENRY VIII
Anne Hastings
,
née
Stafford
(
c
.1483 – 1544). Youngest daughter of Henry Stafford, Second Duke of Buckingham and sister to
Edward Stafford
. Married George Hastings, later Earl of Huntingdon, in December 1509 and had eight children. She had an affair with
Henry VIII
in 1510 and was sent to a convent by her husband. Anne later lived with
Sir William Compton
. Her husband also died in 1544, leaving debts of £9,466, mostly incurred by his expensive life at court.
,
née
Stafford
(
c
.1483 – 1544). Youngest daughter of Henry Stafford, Second Duke of Buckingham and sister to
Edward Stafford
. Married George Hastings, later Earl of Huntingdon, in December 1509 and had eight children. She had an affair with
Henry VIII
in 1510 and was sent to a convent by her husband. Anne later lived with
Sir William Compton
. Her husband also died in 1544, leaving debts of £9,466, mostly incurred by his expensive life at court.
Elizabeth (‘Bessie’) Blount
(
c
.1500-?41). Second daughter of Sir John Blount of Kinlet, Shropshire. Appointed maid of honour to
Katherine of Aragon
.
Henry VIII
’s mistress from 1514 to 1519, when she gave birth to his illegitimate son,
Henry Fitzroy
. In 1522 she married Gilbert Talboys and was given a generous income by act of Parliament from the properties owned by his mad father, who died in 1517. She had three children by him. Talboys died in April 1530 and some time after 1533 she married her Lincolnshire neighbour, Edward Clinton, Ninth Baron Clinton and Saye (1512 – 85) and had three daughters. Anne was appointed a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves but left court because of her ill-health and died of tuberculosis probably in 1541.
(
c
.1500-?41). Second daughter of Sir John Blount of Kinlet, Shropshire. Appointed maid of honour to
Katherine of Aragon
.
Henry VIII
’s mistress from 1514 to 1519, when she gave birth to his illegitimate son,
Henry Fitzroy
. In 1522 she married Gilbert Talboys and was given a generous income by act of Parliament from the properties owned by his mad father, who died in 1517. She had three children by him. Talboys died in April 1530 and some time after 1533 she married her Lincolnshire neighbour, Edward Clinton, Ninth Baron Clinton and Saye (1512 – 85) and had three daughters. Anne was appointed a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves but left court because of her ill-health and died of tuberculosis probably in 1541.
Mary Carey
,
née
Boleyn
(?1499 – 1543). Elder daughter of Thomas Boleyn and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Howard, Second Duke of Norfolk, and sister to
Anne Boleyn
and George, whose career at court began as a royal page. She attended
Mary Tudor
for her marriage to
Louis XII
in 1514 and stayed on at the French court where she was notorious for her immorality. She secured a place in
Katherine of Aragon
’s household and in February 1520 married a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, William Carey, producing a son and
daughter. Mary was
Henry VIII
’s mistress from 1522 to the mid-1520s. Carey died of the sweat in 1528 and she secretly married Sir William Stafford (?1512 – 56), a member of the Calais garrison, in 1534. Her marriage was exposed when she became pregnant and her sister banished her from court. Mary’s daughter Katherine was appointed maid of honour to the ill-fated Anne of Cleves in November 1539.
,
née
Boleyn
(?1499 – 1543). Elder daughter of Thomas Boleyn and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Howard, Second Duke of Norfolk, and sister to
Anne Boleyn
and George, whose career at court began as a royal page. She attended
Mary Tudor
for her marriage to
Louis XII
in 1514 and stayed on at the French court where she was notorious for her immorality. She secured a place in
Katherine of Aragon
’s household and in February 1520 married a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, William Carey, producing a son and
daughter. Mary was
Henry VIII
’s mistress from 1522 to the mid-1520s. Carey died of the sweat in 1528 and she secretly married Sir William Stafford (?1512 – 56), a member of the Calais garrison, in 1534. Her marriage was exposed when she became pregnant and her sister banished her from court. Mary’s daughter Katherine was appointed maid of honour to the ill-fated Anne of Cleves in November 1539.
Anne Boleyn
–
see English Royalty.
–
see English Royalty.
TUDOR GOVERNMENT
Richard Fox
(1448 – 1528). Accompanied
Henry VII
in his invasion and was present at Bosworth Field in 1485. Became secretary to the king and appointed Keeper of the Privy Seal in February 1487 and Bishop of Exeter. Baptised Prince Henry at Greenwich, 1491. Bishop of Winchester 1501. Continued as Lord Privy Seal under
Henry VIII
and promoted
Thomas Wolsey
in the king’s favour who, by 1513, had overtaken Fox in importance. Three years later the bishop resigned as Lord Privy Seal and retired from politics. By 1518, he was almost blind.
(1448 – 1528). Accompanied
Henry VII
in his invasion and was present at Bosworth Field in 1485. Became secretary to the king and appointed Keeper of the Privy Seal in February 1487 and Bishop of Exeter. Baptised Prince Henry at Greenwich, 1491. Bishop of Winchester 1501. Continued as Lord Privy Seal under
Henry VIII
and promoted
Thomas Wolsey
in the king’s favour who, by 1513, had overtaken Fox in importance. Three years later the bishop resigned as Lord Privy Seal and retired from politics. By 1518, he was almost blind.
William Warham
(?1450 – 1532). Appointed to the Mastership of the Rolls in February 1494 and Keeper of the Great Seal in August 1502. Consecrated as Bishop of London the following month and appointed Lord Chancellor in January 1504. He was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in March 1505. He never enjoyed cordial relations with
Henry VIII
and was probably dismissed as Chancellor in December 1515, although Thomas More believed he was very pleased to leave politics.
(?1450 – 1532). Appointed to the Mastership of the Rolls in February 1494 and Keeper of the Great Seal in August 1502. Consecrated as Bishop of London the following month and appointed Lord Chancellor in January 1504. He was enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in March 1505. He never enjoyed cordial relations with
Henry VIII
and was probably dismissed as Chancellor in December 1515, although Thomas More believed he was very pleased to leave politics.
Sir Richard Empson
(
c
.1450 – 1510). Appointed Attorney-General to the Duchy of Lancaster in 1478 but lost this position under
Richard III
. He was reappointed by
Henry VII
and was chosen Speaker of the House of Commons in 1491. In 1505 he was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and, with
Edmund Dudley
, was responsible for the king’s policy of extortion. Arrested at the accession, Empson was executed with Dudley for treason on 17 August 1510.
(
c
.1450 – 1510). Appointed Attorney-General to the Duchy of Lancaster in 1478 but lost this position under
Richard III
. He was reappointed by
Henry VII
and was chosen Speaker of the House of Commons in 1491. In 1505 he was appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and, with
Edmund Dudley
, was responsible for the king’s policy of extortion. Arrested at the accession, Empson was executed with Dudley for treason on 17 August 1510.
Edmund Dudley
(?1462 – 1510). Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons in 1504 and two years later, President of the Council. With
Sir Richard Empson
, was responsible for
Henry VII
’s policy of extortion through the imposition of bonds guaranteeing good behaviour. Like Empson, Dudley was arrested at the accession and executed for treason on 17 August 1510.
(?1462 – 1510). Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons in 1504 and two years later, President of the Council. With
Sir Richard Empson
, was responsible for
Henry VII
’s policy of extortion through the imposition of bonds guaranteeing good behaviour. Like Empson, Dudley was arrested at the accession and executed for treason on 17 August 1510.
Thomas Wolsey
(?1473 – 1530). Son of Robert Wulcy, an Ipswich, Suffolk, butcher, innkeeper and cattle-dealer. Appointed chaplain to
Henry VII
in 1507 and in
February 1509, royal almoner and dean of Lincoln. Created Bishop of Lincoln in 1514 and Archbishop of York in September of same year. Cardinal (September 1515) and succeeded
William Warham
as Lord Chancellor on Christmas Eve 1515. Papal Legate May 1518. Indicted under Statute of Praemunire, 9 October 1529 and property confiscated. Died 29 November 1530 at Leicester after being arrested for treason.
(?1473 – 1530). Son of Robert Wulcy, an Ipswich, Suffolk, butcher, innkeeper and cattle-dealer. Appointed chaplain to
Henry VII
in 1507 and in
February 1509, royal almoner and dean of Lincoln. Created Bishop of Lincoln in 1514 and Archbishop of York in September of same year. Cardinal (September 1515) and succeeded
William Warham
as Lord Chancellor on Christmas Eve 1515. Papal Legate May 1518. Indicted under Statute of Praemunire, 9 October 1529 and property confiscated. Died 29 November 1530 at Leicester after being arrested for treason.
Sir Thomas More
(1478 – 1535). Son of a prominent judge, Sir John More. Helped
Henry VIII
to write his book on the Seven Sacraments against Martin Luther. Speaker of the House of Commons, 1523 and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1525. Lord Chancellor after fall of
Thomas Wolsey
. Refused to take Oath of Succession. Executed 6 July 1535 after perjured trial on treason charges.
(1478 – 1535). Son of a prominent judge, Sir John More. Helped
Henry VIII
to write his book on the Seven Sacraments against Martin Luther. Speaker of the House of Commons, 1523 and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1525. Lord Chancellor after fall of
Thomas Wolsey
. Refused to take Oath of Succession. Executed 6 July 1535 after perjured trial on treason charges.
Thomas Cromwell
later
Earl of Essex
(?1485 – 1540). Son of a Putney, south-west London, innkeeper, blacksmith and fuller. Legal adviser to Cardinal
Thomas Wolsey
; lawyer and money-lender. Later, Lord Privy Seal and Vice-Regent for religious affairs. Earl of Essex and Lord High Chamberlain of England. Beheaded for treason, 28 July 1540 on Tower Hill.
later
Earl of Essex
(?1485 – 1540). Son of a Putney, south-west London, innkeeper, blacksmith and fuller. Legal adviser to Cardinal
Thomas Wolsey
; lawyer and money-lender. Later, Lord Privy Seal and Vice-Regent for religious affairs. Earl of Essex and Lord High Chamberlain of England. Beheaded for treason, 28 July 1540 on Tower Hill.
THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD
Sir William Stanley
(
c
.1435 – 95). Younger brother of Thomas Stanley, later First Earl of Derby. The intervention of the two brothers at Bosworth secured the crown for
Henry VII
and William was appointed Lord Chamberlain. According to the historian Polydore Vergil, Stanley ‘was more mindful of the favours he had given than those he had received’. In 1495, he was convicted of treason and executed for his vocal support of
Perkin Warbeck
, the pretender to the English throne.
(
c
.1435 – 95). Younger brother of Thomas Stanley, later First Earl of Derby. The intervention of the two brothers at Bosworth secured the crown for
Henry VII
and William was appointed Lord Chamberlain. According to the historian Polydore Vergil, Stanley ‘was more mindful of the favours he had given than those he had received’. In 1495, he was convicted of treason and executed for his vocal support of
Perkin Warbeck
, the pretender to the English throne.
Sir William Compton
(?1482 – 1528). Son and heir to Edmund Compton of Compton, Warwickshire. Page to Prince Henry after 1501. After
Henry VIII
’s accession, their close friendship continued with Compton being appointed Groom of the Stool in 1510. He continued in royal service until 1526 and was frequently charged with the most sensitive and discreet missions by the king – including acting as go-between in Henry’s affair with
Anne Hastings
and the arrest of
Buckingham
. Compton was knighted after the capture of Tournai in 1513 and was dispatched by Wolsey to the Scottish borders a decade later. In 1526 he was appointed usher of the receipts in the exchequer and obtained a licence that entitled him to wear his hat in the king’s presence. Around 1519 he became involved with
Anne Hastings
and was cited in an ecclesiastical court for living with her in adultery. He died of the sweating sickness in 1528, leaving provisions in his will for Anne.
(?1482 – 1528). Son and heir to Edmund Compton of Compton, Warwickshire. Page to Prince Henry after 1501. After
Henry VIII
’s accession, their close friendship continued with Compton being appointed Groom of the Stool in 1510. He continued in royal service until 1526 and was frequently charged with the most sensitive and discreet missions by the king – including acting as go-between in Henry’s affair with
Anne Hastings
and the arrest of
Buckingham
. Compton was knighted after the capture of Tournai in 1513 and was dispatched by Wolsey to the Scottish borders a decade later. In 1526 he was appointed usher of the receipts in the exchequer and obtained a licence that entitled him to wear his hat in the king’s presence. Around 1519 he became involved with
Anne Hastings
and was cited in an ecclesiastical court for living with her in adultery. He died of the sweating sickness in 1528, leaving provisions in his will for Anne.
Charles Brandon
,
Duke of Suffolk
(
c
.1484 – 1545). Son of Sir William Brandon,
Henry VII
’s standard bearer at Bosworth, where he was killed by
Richard III
. Brought up at
Henry VII
’s court and became a great favourite of
Henry VIII
through his skills at jousting and was appointed Master of the Horse in 1513. Before February 1506 he married Margaret Mortimer,
née
Neville. but the match was annulled the following year. In 1508 he married Anne Browne (died 1511), daughter of Sir Anthony Browne, Standard Bearer of England. On 15 May 1513 Brandon was created Viscount Lisle, having entered into a marriage contract with his ward, Elizabeth Grey, Viscountess Lisle in her own right, but she refused to marry him when she came of age. That year he was marshal of the English army invading France and he was created Duke of Suffolk in 1514. In late February the following year he secretly married
Mary Tudor
, queen dowager of France, creating a rift with
Henry VIII
but this was healed after the couple’s payment of her dowry and surrender of Mary’s plate and jewels. In 1528 he secured a papal Bull from
Clement VII
assuring the legitimacy of his marriage with Mary, as Margaret Mortimer was still living. After Mary’s death in 1533, he married, for the fourth time, his ward Catherine Willoughby and by her had two sons, both of whom died of sweating sickness in 1551. Brandon commanded an unsuccessful English invasion of France in 1523 and commanded the army which again attacked France in 1544. He died at Guildford in Surrey on 24 August 1545 and was buried, at Henry’s expense, in St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
,
Duke of Suffolk
(
c
.1484 – 1545). Son of Sir William Brandon,
Henry VII
’s standard bearer at Bosworth, where he was killed by
Richard III
. Brought up at
Henry VII
’s court and became a great favourite of
Henry VIII
through his skills at jousting and was appointed Master of the Horse in 1513. Before February 1506 he married Margaret Mortimer,
née
Neville. but the match was annulled the following year. In 1508 he married Anne Browne (died 1511), daughter of Sir Anthony Browne, Standard Bearer of England. On 15 May 1513 Brandon was created Viscount Lisle, having entered into a marriage contract with his ward, Elizabeth Grey, Viscountess Lisle in her own right, but she refused to marry him when she came of age. That year he was marshal of the English army invading France and he was created Duke of Suffolk in 1514. In late February the following year he secretly married
Mary Tudor
, queen dowager of France, creating a rift with
Henry VIII
but this was healed after the couple’s payment of her dowry and surrender of Mary’s plate and jewels. In 1528 he secured a papal Bull from
Clement VII
assuring the legitimacy of his marriage with Mary, as Margaret Mortimer was still living. After Mary’s death in 1533, he married, for the fourth time, his ward Catherine Willoughby and by her had two sons, both of whom died of sweating sickness in 1551. Brandon commanded an unsuccessful English invasion of France in 1523 and commanded the army which again attacked France in 1544. He died at Guildford in Surrey on 24 August 1545 and was buried, at Henry’s expense, in St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
FOREIGN RULERS
Margaret of York
, protector of Burgundy (1446 – 1503). Daughter of Richard Plantagenet, Third Duke of York, and sister to Edward IV and
Richard III
. She was the third wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who was killed in battle in 1477. Margaret subsequently ruled as dowager duchess as the marriage was childless and her stepdaughter Mary, who had married
Maximilian I
on 18 August 1477, died after a hunting accident in 1482.
, protector of Burgundy (1446 – 1503). Daughter of Richard Plantagenet, Third Duke of York, and sister to Edward IV and
Richard III
. She was the third wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, who was killed in battle in 1477. Margaret subsequently ruled as dowager duchess as the marriage was childless and her stepdaughter Mary, who had married
Maximilian I
on 18 August 1477, died after a hunting accident in 1482.
Margaret of Austria
, also called
Margaret of Savoy
(1480 – 1530). Daughter of
Maximilian
I and regent of the Netherlands 1507 – 15 and again in 1519 – 30. In 1497, she married John, Prince of Asturias, son and heir of
Ferdinand II of Aragon
and
Isabella of Castile
. However, John died six months later and she returned to the Low Countries early in 1500. A year later she married Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, who died in 1504. Both marriages were childless. She appointed her nephew
Charles V
her sole heir.
, also called
Margaret of Savoy
(1480 – 1530). Daughter of
Maximilian
I and regent of the Netherlands 1507 – 15 and again in 1519 – 30. In 1497, she married John, Prince of Asturias, son and heir of
Ferdinand II of Aragon
and
Isabella of Castile
. However, John died six months later and she returned to the Low Countries early in 1500. A year later she married Philibert II, Duke of Savoy, who died in 1504. Both marriages were childless. She appointed her nephew
Charles V
her sole heir.
Philip of Burgundy
(1478 – 1506). Son of
Maximilian I
who inherited the largest part of Burgundy from his mother and briefly succeeded to the crown of Castile as the husband of Queen Juana.
Charles V
was the second of their six children. Philip died, probably from typhoid fever, at Burgos on 25 September 1506 and his wife reputedly refused to allow his body to be buried, or to be parted from it, for a time.
(1478 – 1506). Son of
Maximilian I
who inherited the largest part of Burgundy from his mother and briefly succeeded to the crown of Castile as the husband of Queen Juana.
Charles V
was the second of their six children. Philip died, probably from typhoid fever, at Burgos on 25 September 1506 and his wife reputedly refused to allow his body to be buried, or to be parted from it, for a time.
Ferdinand II of Aragon
, (1452 – 1516). Son of John II of Aragon by his second wife, Juana Enríquez. Married
Isabella
, half-sister and heiress of Henry IV of Castile in October 1469. Ferdinand succeeded his father as King of Aragon in 1479, ruling this and Castile with his wife. They conquered the kingdom of Granada, the last Moorish state in the Iberian peninsula, and fought a number of campaigns against the French in Italy.
Katherine of Aragon
was the youngest of four daughters. After the death of Isabella he ruled Castile in the name of his mad daughter Juana and married Germaine de Foix, niece of
Louis XII
of France, in October 1505.
, (1452 – 1516). Son of John II of Aragon by his second wife, Juana Enríquez. Married
Isabella
, half-sister and heiress of Henry IV of Castile in October 1469. Ferdinand succeeded his father as King of Aragon in 1479, ruling this and Castile with his wife. They conquered the kingdom of Granada, the last Moorish state in the Iberian peninsula, and fought a number of campaigns against the French in Italy.
Katherine of Aragon
was the youngest of four daughters. After the death of Isabella he ruled Castile in the name of his mad daughter Juana and married Germaine de Foix, niece of
Louis XII
of France, in October 1505.
Isabella of Castile
, Queen of Castile and León (1451 – 1504). Daughter of John II of Castile and Isabella of Portugal. Her marriage to her second cousin Ferdinand was contested but Pope Sixtus IV granted them a dispensation.
, Queen of Castile and León (1451 – 1504). Daughter of John II of Castile and Isabella of Portugal. Her marriage to her second cousin Ferdinand was contested but Pope Sixtus IV granted them a dispensation.
Louis XII
, King of France (1462 – 1515). Son of Charles duc d’Orléans and Marie of Cleves. As the four children of his cousin Charles VIII died in infancy, Louis succeeded to the French throne on his death in 1498. He married first Joan of France, the daughter of his second cousin, Louis XI, but this was nullified on his accession so he could marry Charles’ queen, Anne of Brittany. On her death in 1514, he married
Mary Tudor
, younger sister of
Henry VIII
. Less than three months afterwards he died.
, King of France (1462 – 1515). Son of Charles duc d’Orléans and Marie of Cleves. As the four children of his cousin Charles VIII died in infancy, Louis succeeded to the French throne on his death in 1498. He married first Joan of France, the daughter of his second cousin, Louis XI, but this was nullified on his accession so he could marry Charles’ queen, Anne of Brittany. On her death in 1514, he married
Mary Tudor
, younger sister of
Henry VIII
. Less than three months afterwards he died.
Francis I
, King of France (1494 – 1547). After death of Anne of Brittany’s son in 1512, styled ‘Dauphin of France’. Son-in-law of
Louis XII
. Crowned at Rheims 1515. In 1520, Edward Hall described him as ‘stately of countenance, merry of cheer, brown coloured, great eyes, high nosed, big lipped, fair breasted and shoulders, small legs and long feet’. Died at Château Rambouillet, 30 miles (48 km) south-west of Paris and succeeded by his son Henry II.
, King of France (1494 – 1547). After death of Anne of Brittany’s son in 1512, styled ‘Dauphin of France’. Son-in-law of
Louis XII
. Crowned at Rheims 1515. In 1520, Edward Hall described him as ‘stately of countenance, merry of cheer, brown coloured, great eyes, high nosed, big lipped, fair breasted and shoulders, small legs and long feet’. Died at Château Rambouillet, 30 miles (48 km) south-west of Paris and succeeded by his son Henry II.
Maximilian I
of Austria (1459 – 1519). King of the Romans from 1493 but elected as Holy Roman Emperor in 1508. He governed the dukedom of Burgundy via his first wife, Mary (stepdaughter of
Margaret of York
) who died in a riding accident in 1482. Married Anne of Brittany by proxy in December 1490 but the contract was dissolved by the Pope two years later and she married Charles VIII of France. He finally married Bianca Maria Sforza in 1493 bringing him suzerainty over the duchy of Milan. He was notoriously frugal and Pope Julius
II described him dismissively as ‘light and inconstant, always begging for other men’s money which he wastes in chamois hunting’.
of Austria (1459 – 1519). King of the Romans from 1493 but elected as Holy Roman Emperor in 1508. He governed the dukedom of Burgundy via his first wife, Mary (stepdaughter of
Margaret of York
) who died in a riding accident in 1482. Married Anne of Brittany by proxy in December 1490 but the contract was dissolved by the Pope two years later and she married Charles VIII of France. He finally married Bianca Maria Sforza in 1493 bringing him suzerainty over the duchy of Milan. He was notoriously frugal and Pope Julius
II described him dismissively as ‘light and inconstant, always begging for other men’s money which he wastes in chamois hunting’.
Charles V
, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor (1500 – 58). Son of Philip of Burgundy and his wife, the mad Juana, daughter of
Ferdinand
and
Isabella
. As such, he was nephew of
Katherine of Aragon
, first wife of
Henry VIII
. Acceded to Spanish throne in 1516. Abdicated in favour of son Philip (husband of
Mary I
of England) 1556. Retreated to monastery of Yuste, dying two years later.
, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor (1500 – 58). Son of Philip of Burgundy and his wife, the mad Juana, daughter of
Ferdinand
and
Isabella
. As such, he was nephew of
Katherine of Aragon
, first wife of
Henry VIII
. Acceded to Spanish throne in 1516. Abdicated in favour of son Philip (husband of
Mary I
of England) 1556. Retreated to monastery of Yuste, dying two years later.
James IV
of
Scotland
(1472 – 1513). Supported
Perkin Warbeck
, pretender to English crown, 1496. Married
Margaret
, daughter of
Henry VII
, 1503. Signed a treaty of mutual military assistance with
Louis XII
of France against
Henry VIII
and invaded Northumberland whilst Henry was in northern France. Defeated by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, at Flodden Field on 9 September 1513 and was killed.
of
Scotland
(1472 – 1513). Supported
Perkin Warbeck
, pretender to English crown, 1496. Married
Margaret
, daughter of
Henry VII
, 1503. Signed a treaty of mutual military assistance with
Louis XII
of France against
Henry VIII
and invaded Northumberland whilst Henry was in northern France. Defeated by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, at Flodden Field on 9 September 1513 and was killed.
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