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'''[[The Great Return]]''' was an important turning point in the history of [[Westarctica]] that involved the return of the nation's founder, [[Grand Duke Travis|Travis McHenry]], to a position of power in Westarctica. The Great Return is celebrated annually as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|public holiday in Westarctica]] on June 2nd, the day the actual transition of power occurred.
His Lordship, the '''[[Baron of Eburhard]]''' is a [[baron]] in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. Due to his status as an early supporter of [[Westarctica]], he bears the honorific "[[Old Guard]]." The baron publicly identifies as a member of the [[LGBT rights in Westarctica|LGBT community]] and is a fierce champion of human rights.


On 4 June 2010, the day following the successful overthrow of Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence, Travis threw a lavish birthday party in a large suite at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel. As the conclusion of the coup coincided with his 30th birthday, many of Travis' friends were present at the party, including the [[Viscount of Whitmore]], who had been flown in from Pennsylvania to enjoy the festivities.
On 26 April 2005, Douglas was granted the title Baron of Eburhard by [[Grand Duke Travis]]. The title was one he requested and has no direct connection with the geography of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The word ''eburhard'' is of Germanic origin and when used as a given name, is taken to mean: "One who is strong as a wild boar." The area of land that was designated as the Eburhard Barony encompasses part of [[Lind Ridge]] in the [[Ames Range]]. After becoming a Westarctican peer, the baron had little involvement with national politics and was considered a valued, but mostly inactive member of the [[Baronage]].


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Latest revision as of 02:42, 29 January 2026

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His Lordship, the Baron of Eburhard is a baron in the Peerage of Westarctica. Due to his status as an early supporter of Westarctica, he bears the honorific "Old Guard." The baron publicly identifies as a member of the LGBT community and is a fierce champion of human rights.

On 26 April 2005, Douglas was granted the title Baron of Eburhard by Grand Duke Travis. The title was one he requested and has no direct connection with the geography of Marie Byrd Land. The word eburhard is of Germanic origin and when used as a given name, is taken to mean: "One who is strong as a wild boar." The area of land that was designated as the Eburhard Barony encompasses part of Lind Ridge in the Ames Range. After becoming a Westarctican peer, the baron had little involvement with national politics and was considered a valued, but mostly inactive member of the Baronage.

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