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His Grace, the '''[[Duke of Ravencroft]]''', Philip Karns, is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He held the title [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] from 2006 - 2008, ruling as Grand Duke Philip. He also served as [[Minister of Information]] from 2004 - 2006.
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.


Philip was born in rural Pennsylvania and excelled in painting and drawing during his teenage years. After graduating from college with a degree in art and design, he befriended [[Grand Duke Travis]], having become acquainted through their mutual friend, the [[Viscount of Whitmore]]. Their friendship quickly grew and the Grand Duke and Viscount served as ushers at Phillip's wedding.
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]].


In 2005, Grand Duke Travis was looking for someone to assume responsibility for [[Westarctica]]'s [[Westarctica Domain Name|official website]] and Philip offered to accept the role of [[Minister of Information]]. He quickly redesigned the website to look more professional and user-friendly and was given the title Marquis de Merovingi, which was raised to Duke of Ravencroft shortly thereafter.
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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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