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Brandenburg Gate: Memorial to Division and Unity I History Stories Special
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is a national symbol and one of Berlin's best-known landmarks. Like no other structure, it reflects Germany's turbulent past.
Why does this edifice captivate Germans? This History Stories Special delves into the gate's eventful history and reveals its innermost secrets. We feature people whose lives on both sides of the Iron Curtain were connected to the Brandenburg Gate in a special way.
00:00 What is the Brandenburg Gate?
03:35 The Gate during the cold war
09:05 How the Gate came to be in the 18th century
11:20 The Gate from the inside
13:30 How Napoleon took the Quadriga to France
15:50 The Gate between Emperors and Revolutionists in the 19th and 20th century
19:20 The Gate during the Nazi Era and the second world war
23:32 The Gate during the cold war part 2...
published: 31 Dec 2023
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The Brandenburg Gate: What it is and Why it is so Dear to the People of Berlin?
The Brandenburg Gate: A Short Guide to Berlin's Most Iconic Monument
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe and a symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
In this short video, we will explore the Brandenburg Gate and uncover some of the interesting facts that everybody should know about this famous monument.
From its construction to its role in the city's history, this video is a quick and easy guide to the Brandenburg Gate.
If you're planning a visit to Berlin or just want to learn more about the city's most iconic monument, this video is perfect for you!
I'll show you why the Brandenburg Gate is considered one of the most important symbols of German history and how it has played a role in the city's development over the years....
published: 03 Feb 2023
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Berlin, Germany: Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite
More info about travel to Berlin: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin While it's overseen plenty of war, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, was designed as an arch of peace. From here, we travel through Berlin's historic axis, along the Unter den Linden, to the riches of Museum Island. #ricksteveseurope #germany #berlin
Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe.
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published: 10 Feb 2016
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Brandenburg Gate in Berlin : a short history
6 August 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was opened, one of the world’s best known symbols, a symbol of Germany, of partition of not just Berlin but all of Europe. At its origin, as today, it was a symbol of peace and tolerance but it was also used by the Nazis and their Communist successors as a sign of their intolerance.
It was originally built by Frederick William II of Prussia and designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, the Court Superintendent of Buildings. Langhans wanted to created something like an Athens on the Spree and the Brandenburg gate is based upon the gateway to the Acropolis. It was constructed on the site of guardhouses between 1788 and 1791. The gate is 1,026 cm high and has has twelve Doric columns, six to each side. There are five walkways through the gate.
The gate is t...
published: 13 Apr 2019
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The Brandenburg Gate, a Berlin Landmark | DW English
The Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of both Germany's one-time division and eventual reunification. “The Gate” museum traces its turbulent history in a fascinating multi-media show.
published: 23 Sep 2017
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The Brandenburg Gate (German March) by Johnnie Vinson
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Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical section featuring the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier “international” marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown of Castile.)
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published: 02 Jul 2018
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Celebrations at Brandenburg Gate at midnight as Germany's legalization of cannabis comes into force
Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts. #germany #cannibalization #news
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published: 01 Apr 2024
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The Brandenburg Gate explained in under 3 minutes
A short explanation of the history of the Brandenburg Gate
#germany #history #berlin #travel #brandenburggate #monuments
published: 10 Mar 2023
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Anti-Flag - Brandenburg Gate ft. Tim Armstrong
Anti-Flag's music video for ‘Brandenburg Gate' from the album, 'American Spring' - available via Spinefarm Records on 25.05.15.
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published: 19 May 2015
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The Brandenburg Gate Ballerina - The Ukrainian Soviet Soldier Who Became a WW2 Star
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The young Soviet female traffic regular filmed outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in May 1945 has become famous since WW2 ended. But who was she? Find out here...
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentari...
published: 30 Nov 2022
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Brandenburg Gate: Memorial to Division and Unity I History Stories Special
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is a national symbol and one of Berlin's best-known landmarks. Like no other structure, it reflects Germany's turbulent past.
Why does...
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is a national symbol and one of Berlin's best-known landmarks. Like no other structure, it reflects Germany's turbulent past.
Why does this edifice captivate Germans? This History Stories Special delves into the gate's eventful history and reveals its innermost secrets. We feature people whose lives on both sides of the Iron Curtain were connected to the Brandenburg Gate in a special way.
00:00 What is the Brandenburg Gate?
03:35 The Gate during the cold war
09:05 How the Gate came to be in the 18th century
11:20 The Gate from the inside
13:30 How Napoleon took the Quadriga to France
15:50 The Gate between Emperors and Revolutionists in the 19th and 20th century
19:20 The Gate during the Nazi Era and the second world war
23:32 The Gate during the cold war part 2
35:40 The Gate during the fall of the Berlin Wall
39:40 The Gate gets renovated
40:58 The Gate today
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Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is a national symbol and one of Berlin's best-known landmarks. Like no other structure, it reflects Germany's turbulent past.
Why does this edifice captivate Germans? This History Stories Special delves into the gate's eventful history and reveals its innermost secrets. We feature people whose lives on both sides of the Iron Curtain were connected to the Brandenburg Gate in a special way.
00:00 What is the Brandenburg Gate?
03:35 The Gate during the cold war
09:05 How the Gate came to be in the 18th century
11:20 The Gate from the inside
13:30 How Napoleon took the Quadriga to France
15:50 The Gate between Emperors and Revolutionists in the 19th and 20th century
19:20 The Gate during the Nazi Era and the second world war
23:32 The Gate during the cold war part 2
35:40 The Gate during the fall of the Berlin Wall
39:40 The Gate gets renovated
40:58 The Gate today
For more visit: https://www.dw.com/en/culture/s-1441
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- published: 31 Dec 2023
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The Brandenburg Gate: What it is and Why it is so Dear to the People of Berlin?
The Brandenburg Gate: A Short Guide to Berlin's Most Iconic Monument
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe and a s...
The Brandenburg Gate: A Short Guide to Berlin's Most Iconic Monument
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe and a symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
In this short video, we will explore the Brandenburg Gate and uncover some of the interesting facts that everybody should know about this famous monument.
From its construction to its role in the city's history, this video is a quick and easy guide to the Brandenburg Gate.
If you're planning a visit to Berlin or just want to learn more about the city's most iconic monument, this video is perfect for you!
I'll show you why the Brandenburg Gate is considered one of the most important symbols of German history and how it has played a role in the city's development over the years.
So lets explore the Brandenburg Gate and discover why it is such an important part of Berlin's identity.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to comment and subscribe for more content like this.
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Berlin, Grenzübergang Brandenburger Tor
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The Brandenburg Gate: A Short Guide to Berlin's Most Iconic Monument
The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe and a symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
In this short video, we will explore the Brandenburg Gate and uncover some of the interesting facts that everybody should know about this famous monument.
From its construction to its role in the city's history, this video is a quick and easy guide to the Brandenburg Gate.
If you're planning a visit to Berlin or just want to learn more about the city's most iconic monument, this video is perfect for you!
I'll show you why the Brandenburg Gate is considered one of the most important symbols of German history and how it has played a role in the city's development over the years.
So lets explore the Brandenburg Gate and discover why it is such an important part of Berlin's identity.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to comment and subscribe for more content like this.
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Media name - BrandenburgTor in early morning light.jpg
Licence - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
Author - Richard Schonberg
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Changes made to this image. Clouds and foreground person removed.
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Author - Wolfgang Sauber
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Berlin, Grenzübergang Brandenburger Tor
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#sightseeingspotfacts #brandenburggate #germany #facts #gate
- published: 03 Feb 2023
- views: 6592
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Berlin, Germany: Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite
More info about travel to Berlin: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin While it's overseen plenty of war, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, w...
More info about travel to Berlin: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin While it's overseen plenty of war, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, was designed as an arch of peace. From here, we travel through Berlin's historic axis, along the Unter den Linden, to the riches of Museum Island. #ricksteveseurope #germany #berlin
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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
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More info about travel to Berlin: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/germany/berlin While it's overseen plenty of war, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, was designed as an arch of peace. From here, we travel through Berlin's historic axis, along the Unter den Linden, to the riches of Museum Island. #ricksteveseurope #germany #berlin
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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
- published: 10 Feb 2016
- views: 101294
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Brandenburg Gate in Berlin : a short history
6 August 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was opened, one of the world’s best known symbols, a symbol of Germany, of partition of not just Berlin but all of Europe. ...
6 August 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was opened, one of the world’s best known symbols, a symbol of Germany, of partition of not just Berlin but all of Europe. At its origin, as today, it was a symbol of peace and tolerance but it was also used by the Nazis and their Communist successors as a sign of their intolerance.
It was originally built by Frederick William II of Prussia and designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, the Court Superintendent of Buildings. Langhans wanted to created something like an Athens on the Spree and the Brandenburg gate is based upon the gateway to the Acropolis. It was constructed on the site of guardhouses between 1788 and 1791. The gate is 1,026 cm high and has has twelve Doric columns, six to each side. There are five walkways through the gate.
The gate is topped by a chariot drawn by four horses and was first named the Peace Gate.
The gate is of course often associated with armies marching and the first one to do this was the French army and Napoleon took the horse drawn chariot to Paris. The Prussians got it back in 1814 after Napoleon was defeated for the first time.
Other military marches through the gate include the victory marches after the campaigns against France in 1871 and 1940 as well as the rather pathetic march of the Home Guard (Volkssturm) organised by Goebbels in 1944. It was also the location of a torch light procession on the night of 30 January 1933 when Hitler was appointed Chancellor. The Soviets also used it in their propaganda posters with slogans exorting their troops to victory with an image of a gate somewhat similar to that of the Brandenburg Gate. The gate survived the bombing and the battle for Berlin in World War II although somewhat damaged mainly from fighting in this area on 30 April – 1 May 1945.
Following WW2, Berlin was divided but until 13 August 1961, citizens of East Berlin could travel to the east and vice versa. On that day the city was cut in two by the construction of the wall. The gate found itself almost directly on the border just inside East Berlin.
This symbol of a divided Europe was the backdrop for speeches by US Presidents Kennedy and Reagan. Kennedy announced that he was a doughnut – ich bin ein Berliner (he should have said ich bin Berliner – but never mind, the crowd understood. On 12 June 1987, Reagan memorably asked Mr Gorbachev to tear down this wall.
The crossing point was permanently closed the day following the commencement of the construction of the wall and remained so until 22 December 1989 when the first person to cross was Helmut Kohl, the West German chancellor who was met on the eastern side by Hans Modrow, the East German prime minister. The wall was pulled down here in 1990. I was there in April 1990, I wish I had been as keen on filming things as I am now because the only record I now have of this event is in my memory!
Traffic no longer passes under The Brandenburg Gate and the Pariser Platz to its east is a pedestrian zone which flanked by the Adlon Hotel and the French embassy does somewhat give the area the feel of the beginning of the twentieth century.
And today you can walk right through it as though it was never the second most closely guarded border in the world!
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6 August 1791, the Brandenburg Gate was opened, one of the world’s best known symbols, a symbol of Germany, of partition of not just Berlin but all of Europe. At its origin, as today, it was a symbol of peace and tolerance but it was also used by the Nazis and their Communist successors as a sign of their intolerance.
It was originally built by Frederick William II of Prussia and designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, the Court Superintendent of Buildings. Langhans wanted to created something like an Athens on the Spree and the Brandenburg gate is based upon the gateway to the Acropolis. It was constructed on the site of guardhouses between 1788 and 1791. The gate is 1,026 cm high and has has twelve Doric columns, six to each side. There are five walkways through the gate.
The gate is topped by a chariot drawn by four horses and was first named the Peace Gate.
The gate is of course often associated with armies marching and the first one to do this was the French army and Napoleon took the horse drawn chariot to Paris. The Prussians got it back in 1814 after Napoleon was defeated for the first time.
Other military marches through the gate include the victory marches after the campaigns against France in 1871 and 1940 as well as the rather pathetic march of the Home Guard (Volkssturm) organised by Goebbels in 1944. It was also the location of a torch light procession on the night of 30 January 1933 when Hitler was appointed Chancellor. The Soviets also used it in their propaganda posters with slogans exorting their troops to victory with an image of a gate somewhat similar to that of the Brandenburg Gate. The gate survived the bombing and the battle for Berlin in World War II although somewhat damaged mainly from fighting in this area on 30 April – 1 May 1945.
Following WW2, Berlin was divided but until 13 August 1961, citizens of East Berlin could travel to the east and vice versa. On that day the city was cut in two by the construction of the wall. The gate found itself almost directly on the border just inside East Berlin.
This symbol of a divided Europe was the backdrop for speeches by US Presidents Kennedy and Reagan. Kennedy announced that he was a doughnut – ich bin ein Berliner (he should have said ich bin Berliner – but never mind, the crowd understood. On 12 June 1987, Reagan memorably asked Mr Gorbachev to tear down this wall.
The crossing point was permanently closed the day following the commencement of the construction of the wall and remained so until 22 December 1989 when the first person to cross was Helmut Kohl, the West German chancellor who was met on the eastern side by Hans Modrow, the East German prime minister. The wall was pulled down here in 1990. I was there in April 1990, I wish I had been as keen on filming things as I am now because the only record I now have of this event is in my memory!
Traffic no longer passes under The Brandenburg Gate and the Pariser Platz to its east is a pedestrian zone which flanked by the Adlon Hotel and the French embassy does somewhat give the area the feel of the beginning of the twentieth century.
And today you can walk right through it as though it was never the second most closely guarded border in the world!
Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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- published: 13 Apr 2019
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The Brandenburg Gate, a Berlin Landmark | DW English
The Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of both Germany's one-time division and eventual reunification. “The Gate” museum traces its turbulent history in a fas...
The Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of both Germany's one-time division and eventual reunification. “The Gate” museum traces its turbulent history in a fascinating multi-media show.
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The Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of both Germany's one-time division and eventual reunification. “The Gate” museum traces its turbulent history in a fascinating multi-media show.
- published: 23 Sep 2017
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The Brandenburg Gate (German March) by Johnnie Vinson
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Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical section featuring the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier “international” marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown of Castile.)
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Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by a contrasting lyrical section featuring the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier “international” marches St. Petersburg March, New Forest March and The Crown of Castile.)
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- published: 02 Jul 2018
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Celebrations at Brandenburg Gate at midnight as Germany's legalization of cannabis comes into force
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- published: 01 Apr 2024
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The Brandenburg Gate explained in under 3 minutes
A short explanation of the history of the Brandenburg Gate
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A short explanation of the history of the Brandenburg Gate
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- published: 10 Mar 2023
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Anti-Flag - Brandenburg Gate ft. Tim Armstrong
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I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was livin in sin
I was livin in a lie
She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich mans eye
I couldn't see her from the other side
They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy
I was finding all the reason to give up on life
If you love something and give it away
It can't come back unless you're free.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I wait.
Somewhere in the in between
Where the east and the west meet
In the 30 year war where I came clean
That's where you will find me.
So I wait.
I wait.
I will wait at the Brandenburg gate
At the Brandenburg gate I'll wait
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Lyrics
I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was livin in sin
I was livin in a lie
She was caught up in the glimmer of a rich mans eye
I couldn't see her from the other side
They said son "there is no glory in your pride."
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
Well, I lost my baby to a foreign war
She was cut down in the gunfire of the western world
She was searching for salvation in the things you buy
I was finding all the reason to give up on life
If you love something and give it away
It can't come back unless you're free.
I will wait at the Brandenburg Gate
At the Brandenburg Gate I'll wait
I wait.
Somewhere in the in between
Where the east and the west meet
In the 30 year war where I came clean
That's where you will find me.
So I wait.
I wait.
I will wait at the Brandenburg gate
At the Brandenburg gate I'll wait
- published: 19 May 2015
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The Brandenburg Gate Ballerina - The Ukrainian Soviet Soldier Who Became a WW2 Star
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Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Felton
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- published: 30 Nov 2022
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