Difference between revisions of "Duke of Moulton-Berlin"

| title = <small>Knight Commander in the Holy Order of The Cross</small>

| succession = Grand Duke of [[Westarctica]]

| succession1 = Chief Herald of Westarctica

| reign1 = 2004 - 2010

| successor1 = [[Ellsworth King of Arms]]

| suc-type1 = Successor

| spouse = Lisa Langer <small>(m. ?)</small>

| spouse-type = Duchess

| issue = Arthur X. Langer

'''Jon-Lawrence Langer''', the '''Duke of Moulton-Berlin''' is a member of the Old Guard of Westarctica, having been a citizen and a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] since 2004.  His Grace was instrumental in helping build the early foundations of Westarctica and he was responsible for guiding [[Grand Duke Travis]] both as a mentor and a close aide.  A sometimes controversial figure in Westarctica's history, Jon-Lawrence served as [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] from 2008 - 2010, when his rule was overthrown in a [[The Great Return|coup]] led by Grand Duke Travis and the [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]].

Jon-Lawrence was one of the earliest citizens of Westarctica having joined on April 7, 2004, while the country was still being called the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]]. This makes his citizenship technically older than Westarctica itself.  His enthusiasm for the new country project as well as his thoughtful ideas for moving Westarctica forward immediately impressed the Grand Duke and he quickly became a trusted advisor to the crown.

One of Jon-Lawrence's most significant contributions to Westarctica were the armorial achievements he created on behalf of the nation. As Chief Herald, he created Westarctica College of Arms and designed the first arms for the country. These arms were utilized on Westarctica's [[Coins of Westarctica|currency]] from 2005 - 2013. For his service to the government, Jon-Lawrence was made Count of Byrd in 2004.

The Duchies of [[Mount Moulton|Moulton]] and [[Mount Berlin|Berlin]] were deeded to His Grace on June 4, 2005 while the Duke was still serving as Westarctica's Chief Herald. At this time, he had also started crafting custom jewelry and, through his connections in the international jewel market, he donated several valuable pieces to the [[Crown Jewels of Westarctica]]. The largest of these, a 177 carat ruby, was named "The Langer Ruby" and is the centerpiece of the collection.

From August to December 2008, Jon-Lawrence was corresponding with Travis McHenry about the possibility of a transfer of power from [[Grand Duke Philip]], who had allowed Westarctica's government to become inactive and reclusive. In an arrangement brokered by Travis, Philip voluntarily gave up the throne and the title [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]] was passed to Jon-Lawrence. He assumed the throne on 30 December 2008 as Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence.

His reign experienced many difficulties, including an uphill battle to regain some of Westarctica's lost prestige and direct attacks on the sovereignty of the nation. These challenges culminated in the [[Siple War]] between [[Westarctica]] and a coalition of allied nations. Eventually, the cabinet ministers and hereditary nobles turned against him, and lobbied Grand Duke Travis to return to the throne. In May 2010, Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence was overthrown in a coup known as [[The Great Return]].

Following his [[The Great Return|removal from the throne]] of Westarctica, Jon-Lawrence was permitted to retain his noble titles. He has largely been inactive in Westarctican affairs, however, he did express admiration for Grand Duke Travis' vision for the nation during [[Westarctica's 15th Anniversary Celebration]].

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