Edoardo Vittorio I of Egemonica
| Edoardo Vittorio I "Eduardus Victor Primus" | |||||
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| King of the Egemonica Emperor of the Egemonican People Lord of Ambrosia Defensor Fidei pro Sanctam Ecclesiam Catholica | |||||
| Reign | 17 January 2021 - 4 September 2024 | ||||
| Predecessor | Throne created | ||||
| King of Egemonica | |||||
| Coronation | 24 January 2021 de iure | ||||
| Emperor of the Egemonican People | |||||
| Coronation | 26 March 2022 | ||||
| Hegemon of the Mediterranean (Hegemon of the West) | |||||
| Appointment | 2 April 2024 | ||||
| Secretary of State of Egemonica | |||||
| In office | 17 January 2021 de facto | ||||
| Lord of Ambrosia | |||||
| Proclamation | 16 April 2024 | ||||
| Antivasileas of the Kingdom of Arkaland | |||||
| Appointment | 26 December 2023 | ||||
| Lay Patriarch of the Curia Ninjoa representing the Holy See | |||||
| Appointed | 22 May 2024 | ||||
| Born | 15 August 2008 Italian Republic | ||||
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| Royal house | Podestà | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
| Occupation | Linguistic studies | ||||
Edoardo Vittorio I OSME, CMN, MEOSC, OSR, ODS (Italy, 2008) is the current and founder King of Egemonica.
Its micronational career began on 17 January 2021. He has been many times been referred to as Pater Patriæ and often is called, in informal and playful contexts, "Prince" by Egemonican citizens.
After assuming the throne as regent during the first week after the independence of Egemonica, he was confirmed as ruler after the First Plebiscite (Italian: Primo Plebiscito).
Career
Edoardo Vittorio covers high ranking positions in some micronations outside Egemonica, such as in the Curia Ninjoa (Imperial States of Forestria) and in the Kingdom of Arkaland.
In Egemonica, he serves various ministries ad interim which are, for example, the Ministry of Honors, the Ministry of Internationality and the Ministry of Defence.
Politically speaking he always stood as the leading figure in the Egemonican Party.
After almost 4 years of service, Edoardo Vittorio decided to resign and call for the monarch elections in Egemonica. This was not due a disinterest in the micronation, but rather a choice of democracy and justice. In fact, after becoming King Emeritus, he's keeping the position of Secretary of State to rule the country in the absence of a monarch and in order to oversee the upcoming elections.
On 29 October Edoardo Vittorio received honorary citizenship from King Carlo I of Landopia, becoming the ninth citizen of the Kingdom.[1]
Views
Religious views
After his full acknowledgement of the Catholic Faith, the former King published the Edictum Supremum Fidei. The document is a clear statement of submission to the Church of Rome, the recognition of the Pope as the legitimate successor of the Apostle Peter and in general clarification about the customs in the dioceses which have ecclesiastical authority over Egemonica. In a statement, he compared the document to the constitution and affirmed that they were "practically and morally, on the same level", causing minor opposition.
After his Confirmation, which happened at 16 due to his late conversion, he famously said to the Royal Family (mostly made out of atheists and agnostics): "So as I have been anointed with the Spirit of God, so must my people accept my free choice".
Honors and styles
| Styles of Edoardo Vittorio I | |
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| Reference style | His Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your (Royal and Imperial) Majesty |
| Alternative style | Emperor, Sire |
Official styles (until resignation)
His Royal and Imperial Majesty King Edoardo Vittorio the Ist, King of Egemonica, Emperor of the Egemonican People, Hegemon of the West, Lord of Ambrosia, Archon of Portopalo, Antivasileas of Arkaland, Prince of Terrafina, Ist Duke of Astolfinia, Duke of Sambrignone, Baron of Podestà, Baron of Zino.
Official styles (after resignation)
His Royal and Imperial Majesty Edoardo Vittorio Podestà y Wagniere, King Emeritus of Egemonica, Lord of Ambrosia, Archon of Portopalo, Antivasileas of Arkaland, Prince of Terrafina, Ist Duke of Astolfinia, 1st Viscount of Bellanvilla, Baron of Podestà, Baron of Zino.
National honors
Grand Master of the Order of the Merit Star of Egemonica- Grand Master of the National Merit Crown
Foreign honors
Member of the Order of Saint Caecilia
Sovereign of the Order of Salandarian Recognition
Order of Diplomatic Service of Salanda
