Carlo I of Landopia
| Carlo I Carolus Primus Charles I | |
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| King of the Kingdom of Landopia Duke of Sambrigione Lord of the Island of Saint John Defensor Fidei pro Sanctam Ecclesiam Catholica | |
| King of Landopia | |
| Reign | 20 december 2018 - present |
| Coronation | 20 december 2018 |
| Predecessor | Throne created |
| King of the Landopians | |
| Reign | 20 December 2018 - present |
| Duke of Sambrigione | |
| Reign | 29 June 2023 - present |
| Lord of the Island of Saint John[a] | |
| Reign | 1 January 2024 - present Military career |
| Allegiance |  Landopia |
| Service/ | Regia Marina Militare (Royal Navy) |
| Rank | Ammiraglio del Regno (Admiral of the Kingdom) |
| Service number | 0001 |
| Commands held | Landopian Armed Forces |
| Battles/wars | First Landopian war |
| Born | Italian Republic |
| Royal house | House of Cristosomi-Baldovini |
| Religion | Roman catholic christianity |
Carlo I of Landopia[b] GCSV, ODS, MEOSC, OSME, ODSO, DOKa (Italian: Carlo I di Landopia, Latin: Carolus Primus [Rex] Landopiae; Italy, 2003) is the first and actual king of the Kingdom of Landopia, on the throne since 20 december 2018.
Called by his people by numerous names such as, the First, the Great or the Wise, he is the most important figure in the Kingdom of Landopia. His reign, still ongoing, is known to the Landopians for having expanded the modernization of the monarchy, with new homeland symbols such as national flags, music, Landopian heraldry, as well as the opening to the intermicronational world through royal decrees and talks between different nations. Worthy of note are his interests in classical art, from architecture to sculpture, theology, philosophy, classical music, literature, history, geography, heraldry and vexillology.
As the head of state, he is also the fons honorum of all honours and decoration of the Kingdom.
Biography
Carlo of Cristosomi-Baldovini | |
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| 1st Mayor of Capoburgo | |
| In office 20 December 2018 - Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Role established |
| Ambassador of Vishwamitra to Italy, Vatican City and San Marino | |
| In office 23 September 2024 - incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Christian Laudani |
Political officies
Until 2024, outside the Kingdom of Landopia, Carlo I has never received or requested political roles. On September 22, he receives from Varuna Sriraya a very important proposal for the relations between Landopia, Vishwamitra and Italy, namely that of Ambassador of Vishwamitra to Italy, Vatican City and San Marino. After clarifications given by the Sovereign of Vishwamitra, Carlo I has accepted with good taste the role conferred on him by Varuna.
The duties of the King
The King has a neutral position in the Kingdom of Landopia: in addition to being a reference figure for the people as a political institution, he has the task of defending the Homeland through royal orders to the Landopian armed forces from any military attacks launched by enemy micropowers. Furthermore, as ad interim minister of foreign affairs, he has the task of bringing the nation to such visibility as to be able to afford survival in the micro-international panorama, with specific diplomatic missions.
Political view
The King has numerous times publicly defined his political position in the Senate of the Kingdom, during emergency sessions. He is a traditionalist and a patriot, both an landopian and an italian one. He is also a fervent believer in Christ, however repudiating the Second Vatican Council and embracing the Tridentine mass. The 2018 coronation, as a recreational project, took place without any Christian rite. He strongly avoided the ascension to the throne through this as the project would have taken a too serious and unplayful turn. However, by royal decree he proclaimed to the people the state religion, that of Catholic Christianity of the Roman rite.
Other ventures
Music
The King's musical career is still ongoing, however the study of music is fundamental to him. His love for baroque music, mainly the sacred and profane works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and Georg Friederich Handel, led him to the study of baroque composition, with the use of basso continuo and the stylistic characteristics of the time. He also prefers all christian sacred music: the Catholic, the Orthodox and the Protestant one. For this reason, one year after the proclamation of the Kingdom he made official the choice of the royal and national anthem, i.e. the first movement of Johann Sebastian Bach's Magnificat (BWV 243).
Literature, philosophy and theology
Interest in literature and philosophy has increased in recent times with the study of Nietzsche, Hegel, Heidegger, Plato, Aristotle, Benedetto Croce, Giordano Bruno and his preferred philosopher Yukio Mishima. Out of passion he wrote up to ten short dissertations, philosophical treatises, essays on music, politics and current affairs, however none of these were published. Literature for the King is crucial, especially the Italian, the French and the Russian one. Out of passion he read the entirety of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1984 by George Orwell, Cuore (Heart) by Edmondo de Amicis and numerous works by Tolstoj. He is currently reading Gödel Escher Bach, a very challenging and complex book. Regarding theology he is interested in the works of the doctors of the church, including Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Benedict and Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Official royal trips
2017 - Royal Visit to Vatican City (as King of Caràlb)
2018 - Royal Visit to Munich (as King of Caràlb)
2019 - Royal Visit to Rome (I)
2019 - Royal Visit to Città di San Marino
2019 - Royal Visit to Dublin- 2019 - Royal Visit to Killkenny
- 2019 - Royal Visit to Bad Schussenried
- 2019 - Royal Visit to Munich
- 2020 - Royal Visit to Florence
- 2023 - Royal Visit to Rome (II)
- 2023 - Royal Visit to Vatican City
- 2024 - Royal Visit to Neaples
Citizenships
Honours
Citizenships
Egemonica, Honorary citizen (16 June 2024)
Titles
- Landopia, King of Landopia (2018)
- Egemonica, Marquis of Terrafina (2024)
Landopian honours
Grand Master of the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Landopia (6 June 2024)
Grand Master of the Most Excellent Order of Saint Caecilia (6 June 2024)
Foreign honours
Salanda:
Member of the Order of Diplomatic Service of Salanda (6 June 2024)
Vishwamitra
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of Sri Maha Vishwamitra (10 June 2024)
Honorary Grand Commander of the Royal Family Order of Purvanchal (29 July 2024)
Installation Medal of Rashtradhyaksh III (2 August 2024)
Egemonica:
Grand Officer of the Order of the Merit Star of Egemonica (16 June 2024)
Baustralia:
Officer of the Diplomatic Service Order of the Kingdom of Baustralia (28 August 2024)
Slitronia:
Captain of the Order of Diplomacy of the Great Kingdom of Slitronia (19 October 2024)[1]
Military appointments
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Titles and styles
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| Reference style | His Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
| Alternative style | Sir, Sire |
- 20 December 2018 – 9 September 2022:
His Majesty The Prince Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Principality of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Principality.
- 9 September 2022 – 1 January 2024:
His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of The Kingdom of Landopia.
- 1 January 2024 – 10 June 2024:
His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Duke of Sambrigione; Lord of the Insula Maiestatis; Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of The Kingdom of Landopia.
- 10 June 2024 – 2 October 2024:
His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Duke of Sambrigione; Lord of the Insula Maiestatis; Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of Saint Cæcilia.
- 2 October 2024 – 8 October 2024:
His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Duke of Sambrigione; Lord of the Insula Maiestatis; Marquiss of Terrafina; Founder, Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of Saint Cæcilia and the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Landopia.
- 8 October 2024 – present:
His Majesty The King Charles I, by Grace of God and will of People, Pater Patriae of The Kingdom of Landopia; Commander-in-chief of the land, sea and air armed forces of the Kingdom; Duke of Sambrigione; Lord of the Island of Saint John; Marquiss of Terrafina; Founder, Sovereign and Grandmaster of The Most Excellent Order of Saint Cæcilia and the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Landopia.
Standards and arms
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Order of the Merit Star of Egemonica (2024 – present) |