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His Lordship, the '''Baron of Lee-Tearmunn''', '''Troy Thompson''', is a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]] and originally held the title Baronet of [[Brandenberger Bluff|Brandenberger]] before being raised to a Baron as a result of his dedicated service to [[Westarctica]]. | His Lordship, the '''Baron of Lee-Tearmunn''', '''Troy Thompson''', is a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]] and originally held the title Baronet of [[Brandenberger Bluff|Brandenberger]] before being raised to a Baron as a result of his dedicated service to [[Westarctica]]. He holds the distinction of being the first legitimate [[baronet]] in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. | ||
The Baron is a descendant of the Bonaparte-Murat family. | The Baron is a descendant of the Bonaparte-Murat family. | ||
==Deputy Minister of Defense== | ==Deputy Minister of Defense== | ||
In late 2005, when the [[Minister of Defense|Ministry of Defense]] was created by [[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Duke of Waesche]] (at that time, Count of Waesche), Mr. Thompson's talents and ambition were already apparent and he was appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Defense. The Baron of Lee-Tearmunn remained in the post only a short while, but participated in the creation of the [[Royal Officer Corps]]. | In late 2005, when the [[Minister of Defense|Ministry of Defense]] was created by [[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Duke of Waesche]] (at that time, Count of Waesche), Mr. Thompson's talents and ambition were already apparent and he was appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Defense. The [[Baron]] of Lee-Tearmunn remained in the post only a short while, but participated in the creation of the [[Royal Officer Corps]]. | ||
==Retirement from the government== | ==Retirement from the government== | ||
In early 2006, just weeks before Grand Duke Travis abdicated the throne, the Baron asked to be relieved from his duties so he could begin his own [[micronation]] known as the Principality of Jerusalem. | In early 2006, just weeks before Grand Duke Travis abdicated the throne, the Baron asked to be relieved from his duties so he could begin his own [[micronation]] known as the Principality of Jerusalem. As of 2022, no information about this micronation was available. | ||
In 2012, Grand Duke Travis reached out to Lee-Tearmunn to inquire about the possibility of returning to service in the [[Royal Council|cabinet of Westarctica]]. However, the Baron respectfully declined the offer due to his commitments as Prince of Jerusalem. | In 2012, Grand Duke Travis reached out to Lee-Tearmunn to inquire about the possibility of returning to service in the [[Royal Council|cabinet of Westarctica]]. However, the Baron respectfully declined the offer due to his commitments as Prince of Jerusalem. | ||
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[[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Peerage of Westarctica]] | ||
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