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{{infobox official 2
| prefix        = [[w:His Grace|His Grace]]
| name          = Charles Ross
| suffix        = KNI, COD, CUBMC, KStP, KCW, CAO, KOB, GCV, GCIF, IC, KIC
| image         = CharlesRossPhoto.png
| caption       = Charles Ross in early 2021
| office 1      = [[Monarch of Phokland|Tsar of Phokland]]
| assumed/in 1  = In
| date 1        = 10 February [[2007]] - 25 August [[2019]]
| hos 1         = 
| hos name  1   = 
| predecessor 1 = ''Throne established''
| successor 1   = Tsar Mia Sanchez I
| assumed/in 2  = In
| date 2        = 8 October [[2019]] - 31 December [[2019]]
| hos 2         = 
| hos name  2   = 
| predecessor 2 = Tsar Mia Sanchez I
| successor 2   = ''Throne dissolved''
| office 4      = [[Commissioner of Bregusland]]
| assumed/in 4  = In
| date 4        = 14 March [[2019]] - 1 January [[2021]]
| hos 4         = [[Austenasian Monarchy|Monarch]]
| hos name 4   = [[Jonathan I, Emperor of Austenasia|HIM Emperor Jonathan I]]
| predecessor 4 = ''Office established''
| successor 4   = ''Office abolished''
| office 5      = [[North Dracul|1st Lieutenant Governor of North Dracul]]
| assumed/in 5  = In
| date 5        = 22 April [[2020]] - 7 December [[2020]]
| hos 5         = Governor
| hos name 5    = [[Eric Harvey Williams, Jr]]
| predecessor 5 = ''Office established''
| successor 5   = [[Luke Gauthier]]
| office 6      = [[Attorney General (Austenasia)|3rd Attorney General of Austenasia]]
| assumed/in 6  = In
| date 6        = 16 November [[2020]] - 6 December [[2020]]
| hos 6         = Emperor
| predecessor 6 = [[Manolis Afentoulis, Duke of Thessalia|Manolis Afentoulis]]
| hos name 6    = [[Jonathan Austen|Jonathan I]]
| successor 6   = [[Anthony Clark]]
| office 7      = [[Parliament of West Canada|Foreign Minister for West Canada]]
| assumed/in 7  = in
| date 7        = 1 July [[2021]] - 1 August [[2021]]
| hos 7         = Governor General 
| hog 7         = Prime Minister
| hos name 7    = [[Connor Shaw]]
| hog name 7    = Mattias Forsberg
| predecessor 7 = ''Office established''
| successor 7   = ''Incumbent''
| birthdate     = {{Birth date and age|2003|1|30|df=y}}
| citizenship   = {{ubl|{{Flaglist|Empire of Austenasia}}|{{Flaglist|Dracul}}|[[File:Kingdom of graustark flag.png|25px]] [[Graustark-Dawsbergen]]|{{Flaglist|United States}}|{{Flaglist|WestCanada}}}}
| Religion      = [[w:Catholic Church|Roman Catholicism]]
| spouse        = [[Mia Sanchez]] (''fiancé'')
| residence     = [[w:Arizona|Arizona]], [[w:United States|United States]]
| occupation    = 
| nickname = Charlie
| allegiance = {{Flaglist|Commonwealth of Dracul}}<br>{{Flaglist|United States}}
| branch = [[Dracul Army]]<br>[[w:United States Army|United States Army]]
| serviceyears = 2020 - 2021 (''Dracul'')<br>2021 (''United States'')
| rank = 1st Lieutenant (''Dracul'')<br>[[w:Private (rank)|Private]] (''United States'')
| unit = 
| commands = Army of Dracul (2020 - 2021)<br>1st Dragon Regiment (2021)
| battles = 
| awards = Draculian Iron Cross<br>[[Austenasian Order|Commander of the Austenasian Order]]
}}	
'''Lord Charles Aelred Raphael Ross, Duke of Occidentia, Margrave of Phokland''' (known alternatively in micronationalism as '''Charles von Graustark''', '''Charlie R.''' or '''[[Fred Patrick Parker]]''') is a [[micronationalist|micronational]] [[w:Foreign minister|Diplomat]], [[ATP|Media Producer]] and [[Austenasian Nobility|Nobleman]] who has held numerous positions within the [[micronational community]], with prominent ones including, [[Monarch of Phokland|Tsar]] of the [[Tsardom of Phokland]], [[State President of Phokland|State President]] of the [[Phoklandian Free State]], [[Commissioner of Bregusland|Governing Commissioner]] of [[Bregusland|Bregusland Colony]], [[Organisation of Active Micronations (2019)|Secretary General of the OAM]], [[Official Historian (Austenasia)|Official Historian]] of the [[Empire of Austenasia]], [[Foreign Office (Austenasia)|Austenasian Consul in Arizona]], [[w:Press Secretary|Draculian Presidential Press Secretary]], [[Attorney General (Austenasia)|Attorney General of Austenasia]], [[w:City Council|City Councilman]] for [[Bran District]] and [[w:Lieutenant Governor|Lieutenant Governor]] of [[North Dracul]]. He currently serves as Director-General of Austenasian Television Productions, [[Graustark|Prince of Graustark]],  [[Dominion of West Canada|Member of Parliament for the Dominion of West Canada]] and as a Draculian Colonial Administrator.

Throughout his micronational career (spanning as far back as 2007), Charles has gained a small amount of attention through his leading role in establishing several micronational-themed media platforms, including; [[Television Territory]], [[Phokland News Network]], [[Television Graustark]] and his most notable platform, [[MicroRamble]], a micronational commentary and current events program he operated with fellow micronationalists, [[Thomas Bainbridge]] and [[Christina Nowell]]. In May of 2021, Charles accepted the job of Director-General for the Austenasian public broadcasting company; [[Austenasian Television Productions]].

Also garnering him some minor attention is his work in establishing diplomatic treaties between nations such as in February 2021 when he led the diplomatic mission to help establish the [[Napocatania|Napocatania Concession]] along with the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]].

==Early life==
Charles was born in [[w:Arizona|Arizona]] on 30 January 2003. The son of a former U.S. politician he demonstrated a fondness for history and politics at an early age. This affinity stuck with him through most of his childhood, culminating in his creation of the [[Kingdom of Rosston]] in early [[2007]]. At a young age, Charles demonstrated a fondness for public speaking and the English language, participating in several poetry recital events and having won four state-level competitions by the age of 11.

==Micronational career==
Ross began his micronational career in 2007 when he created/ran the [[Kingdom of Rosston]] in the playground of his primary school until its dissolution in [[2013]]. During his time running Rosston, Chares was for the most part unaware of what micronationalism was and simply saw himself leading a "new country". This juvenile belief later faded away and while searching for a more accurate description of the hobby he was participating in, he found the [[w:YouTube|YouTube]] page of the now-defunct [http://www.bahoudii.com/bahoudii.tv/ Kingdom of Bahoudii], more specifically, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3vn9h_GtZs a micronational newscast] from them, dated 15 January 2011. From this he discovered the term "micronation" and through this keyword, eventually found MicroWiki; a site he would lurk on until eventually creating an account in 2018.

Years after Rosston became inactive, Charles' intrest in micronationalism was reignited after watching actor-comedian [[w:Nostalgia Critic|Doug Walker's]] 2010 film [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1757779/ Kickassia] where the micronational [[Republic of Molossia]] and its leader [[Kevin Baugh]] were featured prominently.

=== Phokland ===
Following the restoration of Rosston (now renamed [[Phokland]]) in [[2017]], Charles was selected as Prime Minister of the new country. From there he became the monarch of the [[Principality of Phokland]], a position that later evolved into [[w:Viceroy|Viceroy]] for the [[Viceroyalty of Phokland]] then to [[w:Tsar|Tsar]] of the [[Tsardom of Phokland]] and finally State President of the [[Phoklandian Free State]]. His involvement in Phokland ended in April 2020 with the dissolution of Phokland as a micronation.

=== Austenasia ===
While a part of Phokland, Charles began associating with other micronations, notably the [[Empire of Austenasia]] where he became the nation's Official Historian, Council to Arizona and, Commissioner of the [[Austenasian Crown Dependency]] of [[Bregusland]]. Over time, however, he began drifting away from Austenasia and began to focus more on his primary project, that being Phokland and later, Dracul. His involvement in the empire came to an end in December 2020, when after a legal battle in Dracul, Ross was forced to resign from all government offices within Austenasia. His last position ([[Commissioner of Bregusland]]) came to an end on 1 January 2021 when Bregusland dissolved. Despite his departure, Ross still held all noble titles and awards bestowed upon him during his tenure in Austenasia, and additionally, still maintained his Austenasian citizenship. Ross would later return to Austenasian involvement in June 2021, this time in the private sector as he was appointed Director-General of the privately owned, government subsidized [[Austenasian Television Productions]].
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=== Dracul ===
He continued with Phokland until early 2020 when a split in the government caused the nation to dissolve, leaving Charles stateless. Shortly after Phokland's dissolution, he was approached by Vice President of the [[Commonwealth of Dracul]], [[Stephen Luke]] with the proposition of him becoming the new Lieutenant Governor of [[North Dracul]] (a position he held until December of 2020 when he resigned after a spat with North Dracul's Governor [[Eric Harvey Williams, Jr|Eric Williams]]). Ross accepted the offer and shortly thereafter assumed office on 22 April 2020. In his time as Lieutenant Governor, Ross helped to streamline the state's executive office and created North Dracul's first official website.

After taking office, Charles began dedicating the majority of his time to Dracul, subsequently taking the additional responsibilities of becoming the Commonwealth's ''de facto'' chief marketing adviser, the Dracul Army's head recruiter (and later Commanding Officer), Deputy Secretary of State, Draculian Ambassador to the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]] and the [[w:United States of America|United States]], as well as Secretary of the Interior. Through his numerous positions and heavy involvement in government affairs, Lord Charles has cemented himself as a prominent Draculian politician and adviser, with the latter being most visible through his relationship with the Vice President's Office.

After leaving the office of North Dracul's Lieutenant Governor, Charles dedicated the bulk of his attention to his role as Secretary of the Interior and during his time in office, worked to streamline the department and create cadet agencies, such as the [[Department of the Interior (Dracul)|Land Administration Agency]]. Ross later left this and all other Dracul positions in May of 2021 choosing to take a break from micronationalism. This lasted roughly a month and in late June 2021, he returned, this time in the much more minor roles of assisting with the forming of a newly reorganized Bran District government, becoming Deputy Director of the privately owned Dracul Historical Society and by helping to oversee new Dracul territorial projects as a de-facto Colonial Administrator, in which capacity he became Administrator of [[Las Verdes Colinas]] Territory.

=== West Canada ===
In June of 2021, Charles Ross joined the [[Dominion of West Canada]], firstly as a citizen where he shortly thereafter ran and subsequently won a seat in the lower house of the micronation's Parliament. Shortly after this, Charles had a meeting with the West Canadian Governor General and Prime Minister; the result of which was his appointment as the nation's first Minister of Foreign Affairs. The primary reason Charles joined West Canada was due to his perceptions that it was a more [[Simulationism|simulationist]] state. After serving as Foreign Minister for roughly a month, and after an increase of stress in his personal life, Charles resigned as Foreign Minister effective August 1st 2021.

=== Community notoriety ===
Throughout his micronational carrier, Charles has developed some small notoriety within the community; this mostly stemming from his work towards improving [[MicroWiki]] as a [[MicroWiki:Administrators|Wiki Administrator]] and more recently, his (unsuccessful) campaign of attempting to revitalize the wiki forums as a primary means of communication for several micronationalists. Additionally, he has gained attention for his media productions, such as the ''[[TVT|Bregusland Report]]'', an Austenasian news program which he hosted and which was referenced in a Lonely Planet article on the 2020 COVID-19 Virus<ref>[https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/how-micronations-are-responding-to-the-coronavirus] How micronations are responding to the coronavirus</ref>  , and [[MicroRamble]], a podcast which he co-hosts along with other micronationalists. Ross has also received criticism over the years coming primarily from his criticisms regarding the [[GUM]] and for his botched administration within the [[Organisation of Active Micronations (2019)|OAM]], the latter causing the eventual disbandment of said organisation. However, despite these critiques Charles has been able to stay on rather good terms with a majority of the community, particularly within the [[MicroWiki Sector|MicroWiki]] and [[Discord Sector|Discord]] sectors, even receiving an honorable mention in the [[MicroWiki's 25 Most Influential (2020)]] by [[Statistic-Dime]].

== Honorifics  ==
[[File:Ross dragon .jpeg|200px|thumb|'''Charles Ross''' receives the [[Citation of the Dragon|Order of the Silver Dragon]] from '''Vice President [[Stephen Luke]]''' in February, 2021.]]
===Titles and styles===
* [[File:KoC flag.gif|25px]] [[w:Knights of Columbus|Knights of Columbus]] - Brother Knight, 3rd Degree Knight
* {{Flaglist|Empire of Austenasia}} - His Grace, Duke of Occidentia
* {{Flaglist|Empire of Austenasia}} - Sir, [[Order of Saint Constantine|Knight of the Order of Saint Constantine]]
* {{Flaglist|Empire of Austenasia}} - Sir, [[Order of the Bullmastiff|Knight of the Order of the Bullmastiff]]
* [[File:DoshevikanFlag.png|25px]] [[Domanglia]] - Sir, Knight of the Order of Cthulhu
* [[File:Flag of Ebenthal.svg|25px]] [[Kingdom of Ebenthal]] - [[Order of the Silver Cat]], Grand Cross
* [[File:Flag of Gradonia.svg|25px]] [[Kingdom of Gradonia]] - Sir, [[Order of William I|Knight Cross of the Order of William I]]
* [[File:Flag of Hrafnarfjallv3.png|25px]] [[Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall]] - His Highness, Margrave of Phokland
* [[File:HREflag.png|25px]] [[Holy Roman Empire]] - His Highness, Prince Elector of Phokland
* [[File:Flag of the Sovereign Order of Saint Chad 2020.svg|25px]] [[Sovereign Order of Saint Chad]] - Sir, Knight
* [[File:WyvernFlagImproved.png|25px]] [[Kingdom of Wyvern]] - Sir, Knight
* [[File:WyvernFlagImproved.png|25px]] [[Kingdom of Wyvern]] - The Right Honourable, Lord
* [[File:Flag of Cycoldia Real.svg|25px]] [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]] - His Highness, Earl of Hitchcock
* [[File:Flag of Naveria.svg|25px]] [[Commonwealth of Naveria]] - His Grace, Viscount of Arcelia
* [[File:Flag of Naveria.svg|25px]] [[Commonwealth of Naveria]] - Sir, [[Order of Varconia|Grand Croix of the Order of Varconia]]
* [[File:Flag of Rosemia.svg|25px]] [[Seigneurie of Rosemia]] - His Grace, Duke of Rosslandia
* [[File:Flag of Vishwamitra.svg|25px]] [[State of Vishwamitra]] - [[Order of the Vishwamitra|Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Vishwamitra]]
* [[File:UKCL Flag.png|25px]] [[United Kingdoms of Creek and Lake]] - Earl of Hayton and Hewelsfield

===Noble honours===
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! colspan="4" align="center" |<span style="color:black;">Ribbons worn by Lord Charles</span>
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| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Ribbon bar of a Knight of Saint Patrick.svg|x30px]][[File:Ribbon bar of the Order of William I.svg|x30px]][[File:St. Anne's Brotherhood.png|x30px]]
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| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Medal Y7.png|x30px]][[File:Medal Y5.png|x30px]][[File:OV Ribbon 2.svg|x30px]]
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| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Ribbon of the Cycoldian New Years 4.svg|x30px]][[File:Knight Grade Ribbon of SOGH.svg|x30px]][[File:Order of the Vishwamitra - Ribbon.svg|x30px]]
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! colspan="4" align="center" |<span style="color:black;">Breast stars worn by Lord Charles</span>
|-
| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Knight Cross William.svg|x120px]][[File:Marx Badge.png|x120px]][[File:Badge of the Order of the Vishwamitra.svg|120px]]
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! colspan="4" align="center" |<span style="color:black;">Collars worn by Lord Charles</span>
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| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Order of William I.svg|x135px]][[File:Order of the Silver Cat - Collar.svg|x135px]]
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! colspan="4" align="center" |<span style="color:black;">Sashes worn by Lord Charles</span>
|-
| colspan="4" align="center" |[[File:Riband of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Vishwamitra.svg|x135px]]
|}
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=== Heraldry ===
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|-
!width=20% |[[File:Arms of the Duke of Occidentia.svg|center|x220px]]
!width=20% |[[File:House of Ross coa.png|center|x220px]]
!width=20% |[[File:Coat of Arms of Charles of Hitchcock.svg|150px]]
!width=20% |[[File:Coat of Arms of Charles Ross (Order of the Vishwamitra).svg|150px]]
|-
|<center>Coat of Arms in Austenasia<br>(2020 &ndash; present)</center>
|<center>Coat of Arms in Phokland/Graustark<br>(2019 &ndash; 2020)<br>(2021 &ndash; present)</center>
|<center>Coat of Arms in<br>Cycoldia<br>(2020 &ndash; present)</center>
|<center>Coat of Arms in Vishwamitra<br>(2021 &ndash; present)</center>
|}

==Personal life==
Outside of micronationalism, Charles Ross spends the majority of his free time either researching history or watching documentaries. Additionally, he is a fan of film and enjoys watching movies either at home or at the cinema. Charles also spends a large chunk of his time working on podcasts and engaging in political activities with the [[w:Arizona Libertarian Party|Arizona Libertarian Party]] where he serves as a [[w:Precinct Committeeman|Precinct Committeeman]] for the 12th District of the [[w:Maricopa County|MCLP]]. Since February 2021, Charles has been a member of the Catholic fraternal order of the [[w:Knights of Columbus|Knights of Columbus]]. In his professional life, Charles works in Private Security as well as managing a side business as a Political Consultant; working on campaigns for Libertarian candidates.

== Political views ==
[[File:CRoss Political Compas.png|150px|thumb|Ross' Political Compass]]
Charles has (on numerous occasions) self-identified as a [[w:Paleolibertarianism|Paleolibertarian]] with strong personal beliefs related to colonialism, sovereignty disputes and social/human rights. While holding himself to conservative fiscal and social standards it is his firm belief that these opinions are his alone and should not be forced on anyone else be it by the government or by any other means. 

=== Micronationally ===
In a micronational context, Ross is staunchly [[w:monarchism|monarchist]] with a firm belief that a strong head of state helps a micronation develop further than it would with a loose electable government. Additionally, he believes that the pomp and pageantry that comes with a monarchy also helps to create a culture within the nation and helps to give it legitimacy.

==Quotes==
{{obscene}}
{{Quote|Oh fuck me.|Charles Ross, [[2019]]}}
{{Quote|Fuck it let's take over Greenland.|Charles Ross, [[2020]]}}
{{Quote|There is not a single quote attributed to me that does not contain the f word.|Charles Ross, [[2020]]}}
{{Quote|I spent eight fucking hours a day on MicroWiki, eight fucking hours!|Charles Ross, [[2021]]}}

==See also==
*[[Commonwealth of Dracul]]
*[[Empire of Austenasia]]
*[[Dominion of West Canada]]
*[[Phoklandian Free State]]
*[[Principality of Graustark]]
*[[Bregusland Colony]]

==External links==
*[https://www.ross4liberty.com Personal website]

{{Empire of Austenasia}}

==References==

[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Austenasia]]
[[Category:Heads of state]]
[[Category:Tsar]]
[[Category:Presidents]]
[[Category:Commonwealth of Dracul]]
[[Category:Nobility]]
[[Category:Duke]]
[[Category:People]]
[[Category: 2003 births]]