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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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Space treaty signing

• 16 Jan - Prince James, Duke of Faulkender becomes the first commissioned officer of the Royal Westarctican Military Academy.
• 15 Dec - The Sultan of Slowjamastan becomes the first micronationalist to visit Antarctica.
• 12 Oct - Operation: POLE DANCE is successfully completed in support of MicroCon 2027.
• 12 Oct - Westarctica signs the Micronation Space Cooperation Treaty.
• 4 Sep - Prince Owen, Duke of MacAyeal, is appointed as a Senator of Westarctica.
• 11 Aug - Christopher Watson is appointed Foreign Minister.
• 11 Aug - The Senate of Westarctica vetoes the appointment of the Count of Dorchuck as Foreign Minister.
• 8 Aug - Royal Decree RD-2005-002 expands the areas protected under the Westarctican Parks Service.

This month in history 20 Ice Mark Notes 10 February - The Grand Duke's first child, and heir to the throne, Prince Ashton Roman, is born to the Consular-Consort. (2004) 11 February - Duke Jordan becomes the first popularly elected Prime Minister of Westarctica. (2019) 12 February - Grand Duke Travis receives a short note from the Grand Duke of Luxembourg thanking him for a letter of condolence on the passing of Grand Duchess Charlotte. (2005) 12 February - Westarctica's German-language subdomain de.westarctica.info goes live. (2018) 13 February - The Grand Ducal Cabinet and the Baronage undergo a major reorganization resulting in changes to certain titles of nobility. (2005) 13 February - Jessica Barton is appointed Commissioner of the Westarctica Civilian Corps. (2019) 15 February - The Constitution of Westarctica is passed into law. (2020) 17 February - Grand Duke Travis sends a letter of support to the King of Nepal in response to his efforts to eliminate the Maoist insurgents from Nepal. King Gyanendra is made an honorary Knight in the Noble Order of Westarctica. (2005) 20 February - The Baron of Hull Bay is elected the third Prime Minister of Westarctica. (2023) 21 February - The 1st Viscount of Reynolds, Justin Rich, is disbarred from the Baronage due to his lack of ability. (2005) 21 February - The Senate of Westarctica selects Alex "Sasha" Radionov as Senate Leader. (2023) 24 February - Grand Duke Travis hosted a delegation from the Royal Republic of Ladonia for a diplomatic visit in the Colony of Calsahara. (2018) 27 February - Rear Admiral Byrd discovers Thurston Island. (1940) 27 February - The 20 ice mark note is released by the Central Bank of Westarctica. (2019) 27 February - The Principality of Kolios becomes a protectorate of Westarctica. (2022)

Featured image The San Joaquin kit fox is the smallest member of the dog family in North America and one of several endangered species that lives within the borders of the Colony of Calsahara. In 1990, its population was estimated to be 7,000. This subspecies is still endangered, after nearly 50 years of being on the Endangered Species List. Today, much of the kit fox's remaining habitat is extremely fragmented, movement corridors are degraded or blocked, and only a few large areas of native grasslands remain on the San Joaquin Valley's perimeter in the Carrizo Plain. Photographer: Grand Duke Travis (More Images)

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