Prince Christopher - Revision history

Westarctica: added knighthood - should have been updated long ago

2020-09-07T06:15:25Z

added knighthood - should have been updated long ago

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	\| type = monarch		\| type = monarch
	\| name = <small>His Serene Highness</small><br>Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson		\| name = <small>His Serene Highness</small><br>Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson
	\| title = <small>Knight of the Snowflake<br>Knight Commander of the Desert Heart<br>Master of the Universe</small>		\| title = <small>Knight of the Orca<br>Knight of the Snowflake<br>Knight Commander of the Desert Heart<br>Master of the Universe</small>
	\| image = King Christopher.jpg		\| image = King Christopher.jpg
	\| imgw = 200px		\| imgw = 200px
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	==Honors and awards==		==Honors and awards==
			*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Westarctica.jpg\|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]]
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Westarctica.jpg\|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Westarctica.jpg\|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Order of the Desert Heart]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Order of the Desert Heart]]

DukeBearPeninsula: arranged and added award

2020-01-28T14:19:09Z

arranged and added award

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	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]]
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Vikesland.jpg\|Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Vikesland.jpg\|Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} East Germany War Medal
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} Order of the Mustang		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} Order of the Mustang
			*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} East Germany War medal
			*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} Friendship medal
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Shiloh.jpg\|Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Shiloh.jpg\|Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh

DukeBearPeninsula: rearranged order of awards to place Westarctican and Calsaharan honors first

2019-12-16T18:05:25Z

rearranged order of awards to place Westarctican and Calsaharan honors first

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	==Honors and awards==		==Honors and awards==
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Vikesland.jpg\|Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Westarctica.jpg\|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Westarctica.jpg\|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Order of the Desert Heart]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Order of the Desert Heart]]
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Masters of the Universe]]		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Masters of the Universe]]
			*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]]
			*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Vikesland.jpg\|Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} East Germany War Medal		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} East Germany War Medal
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} Order of the Mustang		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Molossia.png\|Molossia}} Order of the Mustang
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Shiloh.jpg\|Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh		*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Shiloh.jpg\|Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh
	*{{flagiconstart\|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]]

	==External links==		==External links==

Westarctica: /* Duke of Hudson */ added additional picture

2019-12-16T03:35:37Z

Duke of Hudson: added additional picture

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	==Duke of Hudson==		==Duke of Hudson==
			[[File:Grand Duke Survives Brush.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Grand Duke Travis and Prince Christopher in 2012]]
	On 12 December 2019, after several months of speculation that the former king would be offered a title, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] suggested that [[Grand Duke Travis]] bring Christopher into the [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peerage of Westarctica]] by granting him a noble title. After searching the realm for a suitable dignity to bestow upon the former king and ally of the nation, the Grand Duke issued Letters Patent elevating Christopher to the rank of noble prince with the title Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson. His title is derived from the [[Hudson Mountains]].		On 12 December 2019, after several months of speculation that the former king would be offered a title, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] suggested that [[Grand Duke Travis]] bring Christopher into the [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peerage of Westarctica]] by granting him a noble title. After searching the realm for a suitable dignity to bestow upon the former king and ally of the nation, the Grand Duke issued Letters Patent elevating Christopher to the rank of noble prince with the title Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson. His title is derived from the [[Hudson Mountains]].

Baron of Bastanchury: /* Ancestry */

2019-12-13T07:48:48Z

Ancestry

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	The Prince is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. His ancestors were French Lords before they were deposed during the Massacre of Huguenots in 1572 and fled to Holland. He is currently seeking reinstatement of the Noble title of his ancestors.		The Prince is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. His ancestors were French Lords before they were deposed during the Massacre of Huguenots in 1572 and fled to Holland. He is currently seeking reinstatement of the Noble title of his ancestors.

	Christopher is also a blood relative of Louis Riel, great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba. Louis Riel was wrongfully hanged for treason when he ~~lead~~ the Metis people to form a new government as the Canadian government was tyrannical in its dealings with the Metis people. He ~~lead~~ the rebellion of 1885 at the battle of Batoche and lost. The wrongful hanging of Riel has implications even today, and there is a possibility the Canadian government ~~of today~~ may overturn the charges of treason and clear his name.		Christopher is also a blood relative of Louis Riel, great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba. Louis Riel was wrongfully hanged for treason when he led the Metis people to form a new government as the Canadian government was tyrannical in its dealings with the Metis people. He led the rebellion of 1885 at the battle of Batoche and lost. The wrongful hanging of Riel has implications even today, and there is a possibility the Canadian government may yet overturn the charges of treason and clear his name.

	==Activities as King of Vikesland==		==Activities as King of Vikesland==

Westarctica: re-wrote article to reflect his status as a Westarctican noble

2019-12-13T01:24:03Z

re-wrote article to reflect his status as a Westarctican noble

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	~~[[File:~~King Christopher.jpg\|~~thumb\|400px~~\|King ~~Christopher's Official Portrait~~]]		{{Infobox Royalty
	~~His Majesty,~~ '''~~King Christopher~~''', ~~formerly~~ '''Prince Christopher''', ~~and also known as~~ '''Christopher ~~Beyette~~''', was the ruler of the [[Kingdom of Vikesland]], a 400+ acre former [[micronation]] located in Manitoba, Canada.		\| type = monarch
			\| name = <small>His Serene Highness</small><br>Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson
			\| title = <small>Knight of the Snowflake<br>Knight Commander of the Desert Heart<br>Master of the Universe</small>
			\| image = King Christopher.jpg
			\| imgw = 200px
			\| succession = King of [[Vikesland]]
			\| reign = 2005 - 1 April 2018
			\| reign-type = Reign
			\| predecessor = ''Throne established''
			\| pre-type = Preceded by
			\| successor = ''Throne abolished''
			\| suc-type = Successor
			\|-
			\| spouse = Princess Erin <small>(m. 2009)</small>
			\| spouse-type = Consort
			\| issue =
			\| father = Elgin Beyette
			\| mother =
			\| date of birth = January 24
			}}

			His Serene Highness, '''Prince Christopher''', formerly '''King Christopher''', was the ruler of the [[Kingdom of Vikesland]], a 400+ acre former [[micronation]] located in Manitoba, Canada.

	==Ancestry==		==Ancestry==
	~~King Christopher~~ is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. His ancestors were French Lords before they were deposed during the Massacre of Huguenots in 1572 and fled to Holland. He is currently seeking reinstatement of the Noble title of his ancestors.		The Prince is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. His ancestors were French Lords before they were deposed during the Massacre of Huguenots in 1572 and fled to Holland. He is currently seeking reinstatement of the Noble title of his ancestors.

	Christopher is also a blood relative of Louis Riel, great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba. Louis Riel was wrongfully hanged for treason when he lead the Metis people to form a new government as the Canadian government was tyrannical in its dealings with the Metis people. He lead the rebellion of 1885 at the battle of Batoche and lost. The wrongful hanging of Riel has implications even today, and there is a possibility the Canadian government of today may overturn the charges of treason and clear his name.		Christopher is also a blood relative of Louis Riel, great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba. Louis Riel was wrongfully hanged for treason when he lead the Metis people to form a new government as the Canadian government was tyrannical in its dealings with the Metis people. He lead the rebellion of 1885 at the battle of Batoche and lost. The wrongful hanging of Riel has implications even today, and there is a possibility the Canadian government of today may overturn the charges of treason and clear his name.

	==Activities as King==		==Activities as King of Vikesland==
	~~King~~ Christopher undertook several state visits during his reign as King of [[Kingdom of Vikesland\|Vikesland]]. ~~His Majesty~~ hosted [[Grand Duke Travis]] (while he was [[King of Calsahara]]) and visited the [[Republic of Molossia]] in 2008. He also attended the [[Summit of the Three Kings]] in 2012 and brought a diplomatic delegation to [[MicroCon 2015]].		Christopher undertook several state visits during his reign as King of [[Kingdom of Vikesland\|Vikesland]]. He hosted [[Grand Duke Travis]] (while he was [[King of Calsahara]]) and visited the [[Republic of Molossia]] in 2008. He also attended the [[Summit of the Three Kings]] in 2012 and brought a diplomatic delegation to [[MicroCon 2015]].

			One of his primary projects during his reign was development of a Vikeslandic space and rocket program. He was responsible for successfully launching Vikesland's flag into lower earth orbit, becoming the first micronation to slip the surly bonds of earth. The Vikeslandic Army also conducted routine rocket launching exercises in conjunction with the Republic of Molossia and the [[Colony of Calsahara\|Kingdom of Calsahara]]. In August 2010, he signed an agreement to exchange classified rocket technology with Calsahara.

			On 1 April 2018, Christopher abdicated the throne of Vikesland and dissolved the nation entirely.

	~~One~~ of ~~His Majesty's primary projects during his reign was development~~ of a ~~Vikeslandic space and rocket program. He was responsible for successfully launching Vikesland's flag into lower earth orbit~~, ~~becoming~~ the ~~first micronation to slip the surly bonds~~ of ~~earth. The Vikeslandic Army also conducted routine rocket launching exercises in conjunction with~~ the ~~Republic of Molossia and~~ the [[~~Colony~~ of ~~Calsahara~~\|~~Kingdom~~ of ~~Calsahara~~]]. ~~In August 2010~~, the ~~King signed an agreement~~ to ~~exchange classified rocket technology~~ with ~~Calsahara~~.		==Duke of Hudson==
			On 12 December 2019, after several months of speculation that the former king would be offered a title, [[Duke of the Bear Peninsula\|Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula]] suggested that [[Grand Duke Travis]] bring Christopher into the [[Peerage of Westarctica\|peerage of Westarctica]] by granting him a noble title. After searching the realm for a suitable dignity to bestow upon the former king and ally of the nation, the Grand Duke issued Letters Patent elevating Christopher to the rank of noble prince with the title Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson. His title is derived from the [[Hudson Mountains]].

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	~~King~~ Christopher was born in Canada and ~~currently~~ resides there still. He was employed as a news videographer and editor for CKX TV in Brandon, owned by CTV Globe media and has since retired that career. He is now a full time filmmaker and has made several short films and one feature film. Currently, he is working on a several film projects under his own film production company: Rebel of Motion Picture.		Prince Christopher was born in Canada and resides there still. He was employed as a news videographer and editor for CKX TV in Brandon, owned by CTV Globe media and has since retired that career. He is now a full time filmmaker and has made several short films and one feature film. Currently, he is working on a several film projects under his own film production company: Rebel of Motion Picture.

	==Honors and awards==		==Honors and awards==
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Westarctica: Created page with "King Christopher's Official Portrait His Majesty, '''King Christopher''', formerly '''Prince Christopher''', and also known as '''Chr..."

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[[File:King Christopher.jpg|thumb|400px|King Christopher's Official Portrait]]
His Majesty, '''King Christopher''', formerly '''Prince Christopher''', and also known as '''Christopher Beyette''', was the ruler of the [[Kingdom of Vikesland]], a 400+ acre former [[micronation]] located in Manitoba, Canada.

==Ancestry==
King Christopher is descended from the Noble houses of France in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, notably Guillaume, Seigneur de la Paumeliere and Guillaume II, Seigneur de Nevi. His ancestors were French Lords before they were deposed during the Massacre of Huguenots in 1572 and fled to Holland. He is currently seeking reinstatement of the Noble title of his ancestors.

Christopher is also a blood relative of Louis Riel, great leader of the Metis nation and founding father of Manitoba. Louis Riel was wrongfully hanged for treason when he lead the Metis people to form a new government as the Canadian government was tyrannical in its dealings with the Metis people. He lead the rebellion of 1885 at the battle of Batoche and lost. The wrongful hanging of Riel has implications even today, and there is a possibility the Canadian government of today may overturn the charges of treason and clear his name.

==Activities as King==
King Christopher undertook several state visits during his reign as King of [[Kingdom of Vikesland|Vikesland]]. His Majesty hosted [[Grand Duke Travis]] (while he was [[King of Calsahara]]) and visited the [[Republic of Molossia]] in 2008. He also attended the [[Summit of the Three Kings]] in 2012 and brought a diplomatic delegation to [[MicroCon 2015]].

One of His Majesty's primary projects during his reign was development of a Vikeslandic space and rocket program. He was responsible for successfully launching Vikesland's flag into lower earth orbit, becoming the first micronation to slip the surly bonds of earth. The Vikeslandic Army also conducted routine rocket launching exercises in conjunction with the Republic of Molossia and the [[Colony of Calsahara|Kingdom of Calsahara]]. In August 2010, the King signed an agreement to exchange classified rocket technology with Calsahara.

==Personal life==
King Christopher was born in Canada and currently resides there still. He was employed as a news videographer and editor for CKX TV in Brandon, owned by CTV Globe media and has since retired that career. He is now a full time filmmaker and has made several short films and one feature film. Currently, he is working on a several film projects under his own film production company: Rebel of Motion Picture.

==Honors and awards==
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Vikesland.jpg|Vikesland}} Order of the Lion Rampant <small>''(defunct)''</small>
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Order of the Desert Heart]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Masters of the Universe]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} East Germany War Medal
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} Order of the Mustang
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Shiloh.jpg|Shiloh}} Knight of Shiloh
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]]

==External links==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3434162/ IMDB page]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-beyette-76361068/ LinkedIn profile]
* [https://vimeo.com/user20865258 Vimeo page for Rebel of Motion Picture]

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[[Category:Micronationalists]]
[[Category:Knights of the Snowflake]]