Kingdom of Shiloh
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| Official language(s) | English | |||
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| Short name | Shiloh | |||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | |||
| - Monarch | King Timothy of Shiloh | |||
| - Prime Minister | Vacant | |||
| Established | 2008 | |||
| Area claimed | 1 square foot | |||
| Population | 10 2018 Estimate | |||
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The Kingdom of Shiloh is a micronation founded in 2008 by Timm Miller. The nation is primarily dedicated to cultural celebrations of the monarchical system of government and are noted for their persistent attempts at gaining independence through unconventional means.
Founding of the nation
The Kingdom of Shiloh was founded in 2008 on one square foot of land in Scotland. Timm Miller, an American living in southern California, became the legal owner of this tiny piece of property and promptly declared it an independent nation. The country was originally called "Lamia," however, this name was later deemed unacceptable when it was learned that a lamia is a kind of mythological vampire. Timm changed the name to Shiloh, which means "people of peace."
Monarch of Shiloh
Timm's mother, Queen Beverly, was the first head of state. Her coronation occurred shortly after independence was proclaimed. At the time of its founding, Timm was Crown Prince and successor to the throne. He also handled many aspects of the new government, thereby creating the standard for Shiloh's culture. Approximately one year after her coronation, Queen Beverly passed away and Timm was proclaimed King of Shiloh. His daughter, Princess Smanatha was appointed Crown Princess.
King Timothy has aggressively pursued several paths to independence for Shiloh. These plans have included: Purchasing an island off the coast of the United States, obtaining an island in a large lake, and obtaining 40 acres of barren desert in Arizona. None of these endeavors led to actual independence, however, the King has indicated that he continues to learn from each failure and is moving closer to success each time.
Lamia Knights
The Lamia Knights were a team of knights who fought on behalf of the Kingdom of Shiloh in competitive medieval battles. The knights wore period-authentic armor and used real medieval swords, axes, maces, and other fighting weapons while engaged in physical combat against other teams of knights. The Lamia Knights were the pride and joy of Shiloh for many years, and participated in competitions and public demonstrations around the world. In 2016, the Knights were disbanded.
Shiloh Mint
Utilizing 3-D printing technology, the Kingdom of Shiloh has minted several coins in precious and non-precious metals. Their most expensive coin is a $4,200 (USD) gold coin created in 2017. The mint also produces a solid platinum bust of King Timothy that costs $217,725 (USD).
The Shiloh Mint is responsible for creating the various medals and awards bestowed by the King upon worthy subjects and foreign leaders. Some of their awards include:
- The Shiloh Knight's Medal
- Master of Arts Medal
- Humanitarian Medal
Foreign relations of Shiloh
The King of Shiloh has engaged in foreign relations with many micronations and has a longstanding friendship with the rulers of Westarctica and the Kingdom of Vikesland. Since 2014, Shiloh has hosted an annual polo exhibition match at Will Rogers Polo Field in Malibu, California. The match is open to members of the public and other micronationalists are encouraged to attend. Since 2015, the annual polo match has been co-hosted by Westarctica.