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[[File:Brandenberger-Map.png|350px|thumb|2005 land distribution map issued by the Government of Westarctica showing the location of the Brandenberger Baronetcy encompassing Brandenberger Bluff on the north side of Mount Berlin.]] | [[File:Brandenberger-Map.png|350px|thumb|2005 land distribution map issued by the Government of Westarctica showing the location of the Brandenberger Baronetcy encompassing Brandenberger Bluff on the north side of Mount Berlin.]] | ||
[[Brandenberger Bluff]] (75°58′S 136°5′W) is a steep rock bluff, 1,650 meters (5,400 ft) high, at the extreme north side of [[Mount Berlin]] in the [[Flood Range]] of [[Westarctica]]. | [[Brandenberger Bluff]] (75°58′S 136°5′W) is a steep rock bluff, 1,650 meters (5,400 ft) high, at the extreme north side of [[Mount Berlin]] in the [[Flood Range]] of [[Westarctica]]. During a 1968 biological survey, lichens and algae were detected on the bluff. | ||
==Discovery and name== | ==Discovery and name== | ||
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In 2005, in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]] and his activities as Deputy [[Minister of Defense]], Troy Thompson was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Baronet of Brandenberger]]. This title was selected due to [[Grand Duke Travis]]' love of the Brandenburg Concertos and the similarity of the names. | In 2005, in recognition of his support of [[Westarctica]] and his activities as Deputy [[Minister of Defense]], Troy Thompson was granted the [[Peerage of Westarctica|peerage title]] [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Baronet of Brandenberger]]. This title was selected due to [[Grand Duke Travis]]' love of the Brandenburg Concertos and the similarity of the names. | ||
The baronetcy was later doubled in size and re-named Barony of Lee-Tearmunn, although the Baron retained his baronetcy as a subordinate title. | The baronetcy was later doubled in size and re-named Barony of Lee-Tearmunn, although the Baron retained his baronetcy as a [[subordinate title]]. | ||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] |