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| type = monarch | | type = monarch | ||
| name = <small>His Grace</small><br>The Duke of Waesche | | name = <small>His Grace</small><br>The Duke of Waesche | ||
| title = <small>Knight of the Orca<br>Knight Commander of the Snowflake<br>Legionnaire in the Legion of Peace</small> | | title = <small>Knight of the Orca<br>Knight Grand Commander of the Snowflake<br>Companion of Westarctica<br>Legionnaire in the Legion of Peace</small> | ||
| image = | | image = Wolf 2019.jpg | ||
| imgw = 200px | | imgw = 200px | ||
| succession = [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | | succession = [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] | ||
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| predecessor1 = ''Office Established'' | | predecessor1 = ''Office Established'' | ||
| pre-type1 = Preceded by | | pre-type1 = Preceded by | ||
| succession2 = Warden of the Marshes | |||
| reign2 = 28 April 2023 - Present | |||
| reign-type2 = In Office | |||
| predecessor2 = ''Office Established'' | |||
| pre-type2 = Preceded by | |||
|- | |- | ||
| spouse = Christa Tulier | | spouse = Christa Tulier | ||
| spouse-type = Spouse | | spouse-type = Spouse | ||
| issue = Michael Tulier | | issue = Michael Tulier | ||
| date of birth = March | | date of birth = 31 March 1966 | ||
}} | }} | ||
His Grace, the '''Duke of Waesche''', '''Luis 'Wolf' Tulier''' is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He was formerly the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], having been the first | His Grace, the '''Duke of Waesche''', '''Luis 'Wolf' Tulier''' is a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. He was formerly the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], having been the first person to ever hold that office. His Grace currently serves the government as [[Minister of Defense]], a position he has held since 27 July 2005. | ||
==As Minister of Defense== | ==As Minister of Defense== | ||
As Minister of Defense, Wolf Tulier served as the head of the [[Royal Officer Corps]], utilizing his experience as a soldier in the U.S. Army to guide his leadership of the Corps. Shortly following the creation of the office, Wolf appointed the former Baronet of Brandenberger, [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Troy Thompson]], as Deputy Minister of Defense to assist him in getting Westarctica’s military into marching order. | As Minister of Defense, Wolf Tulier served as the head of the [[Royal Officer Corps]], utilizing his experience as a soldier in the U.S. Army to guide his leadership of the Corps. Shortly following the creation of the office, Wolf appointed the former [[Baronet]] of Brandenberger, [[Baron of Lee-Tearmunn|Troy Thompson]], as Deputy Minister of Defense to assist him in getting Westarctica’s military into marching order. | ||
===Involvement in 2010 Coup=== | ===Involvement in 2010 Coup=== | ||
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==As Prime Minister== | ==As Prime Minister== | ||
[[File:Dukewaesche.jpg|350px|thumb|The Duke of Waesche during his tenure as Prime Minister]] | |||
After being appointed to the post of Prime Minister, Wolf's first task was ending the lingering hostilities of the [[Siple War]] and negotiating the [[West-Antarctic Treaty]], which would bring lasting peace to [[Marie Byrd Land]]. He was responsible for approving the final version of the 2012 [[Charter of Westarctica]] as well as signing many treaties of [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic recognition]] on behalf of the nation. | After being appointed to the post of Prime Minister, Wolf's first task was ending the lingering hostilities of the [[Siple War]] and negotiating the [[West-Antarctic Treaty]], which would bring lasting peace to [[Marie Byrd Land]]. He was responsible for approving the final version of the 2012 [[Charter of Westarctica]] as well as signing many treaties of [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|diplomatic recognition]] on behalf of the nation. | ||
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In April 2018, he helped fight trademark and copyright violations from the imposter [[micronation]] "Empire of Westantarctica," run by a French con artist trying to scam money from unsuspecting people. On 30 April 2018, His Grace conducted the investiture of Sir Michael Richards, the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], as a Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. It was the first such investiture undertaken on behalf of the Grand Duke. | In April 2018, he helped fight trademark and copyright violations from the imposter [[micronation]] "Empire of Westantarctica," run by a French con artist trying to scam money from unsuspecting people. On 30 April 2018, His Grace conducted the investiture of Sir Michael Richards, the [[Ellsworth King of Arms]], as a Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]]. It was the first such investiture undertaken on behalf of the Grand Duke. | ||
==[[Encyclopedia Westarctica:Featured Quotes|Featured Quotes]]== | |||
* "I realized with a start that my loyalty had to be to the country, the idea; not the man." | |||
* "As the original claim was yours, you should pick up the reins!" | |||
* "It would be at best uncomfortable to live there, and it is frustrating not to be able to visit." | |||
* "Most of the populace is going to look askance at our project. We must strive to give it legitimacy." | |||
==Titles== | ==Titles== | ||
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===Duke of Waesche=== | ===Duke of Waesche=== | ||
25 October 2012, two years into Wolf's tenure as [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], his title was upgraded from Count to Duke. His Grace has been known as the Duke of Waesche ever since. | 25 October 2012, two years into Wolf's tenure as [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]], his title was upgraded from Count to Duke. His Grace has been known as the Duke of Waesche ever since. | ||
===Warden of the Marshes=== | |||
On 28 April 2023, His Grace was granted the ceremonial title Warden of the Marshes, designated for the head of [[Westarctica]]'s military. "The Marshes" originated from the [[Seven Seas of Rhye]] in the [[Colony of Calsahara]]. The holder is a member of the [[Royal Household of Grand Duke Travis]]. | |||
==Honors== | ==Honors== | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg}} [[Noble Order of Westarctica|Companion of Westarctica]], 2021 | |||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]], 2019 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Illustrious Antarctic Order of the Orca]], 2019 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2017 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2017 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]], 2010 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} [[Legion of Peace]], 2010 | ||
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Order of Flandrensis, 2010 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Order of Flandrensis, 2010 | ||
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===Honored Servant of Westarctica=== | ===Honored Servant of Westarctica=== | ||
On May | On 1 May 2018 Wolf was awarded the newly established [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]], (then known as the Honored Service ribbon). The award citation read: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
"...for his many years of exemplary service to Westarctica as the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. His Grace shepherded the nation in troubled times, and was invaluable in seeing Westarctica through the transition of Grand Dukes. Second only to this was his accomplishment of bringing peace to Antarctic micronationalism by brokering the West Antarctic Treaty. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 1st day of May in the year Two-Thousand and Eighteen." | "...for his many years of exemplary service to Westarctica as the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. His Grace shepherded the nation in troubled times, and was invaluable in seeing Westarctica through the transition of Grand Dukes. Second only to this was his accomplishment of bringing peace to Antarctic micronationalism by brokering the West Antarctic Treaty. This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude of Westarctica's leadership on this, the 1st day of May in the year Two-Thousand and Eighteen." | ||
</blockquote> | |||
===Honored Volunteer of Westarctica=== | |||
On 10 September 2019 Wolf was named an Honored Volunteer of Westarctica. The award citation read: | |||
<blockquote> | |||
"...for service in the First Constitutional Convention. The effort, dedication, and insight provided by His Grage during the construction of the nation's constitution was instrumental in paving the way for a stable and sustainable Westarctica This Honor is bestowed with the utmost respect and deepest gratitude on this, the 10th day of September in the year Two-Thousand and Nineteen." | |||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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Shown, from left to right, are: | Shown, from left to right, are: | ||
'''Top row:''' Order of the Orca ribbon (with silver Knight device), Order of the Snowflake ribbon (with | '''Top row:''' Order of the Orca ribbon (with silver Knight device), Order of the Snowflake ribbon (with silver Knight Grand Commander device) | ||
<br>'''Second row:''' Legion of Peace ribbon (with silver Legionnaire device), Honored Servant ribbon, Honored Volunteer ribbon | |||
<br>'''Third row:''' Civilian Corps Commendation ribbon, Civilian Corps Achievement ribbon, Government Service ribbon | |||
<br>'''Bottom row:''' Long Service ribbon, Civilian Corps Service ribbon, Nobles ribbon | <br>'''Bottom row:''' Long Service ribbon, Civilian Corps Service ribbon, Nobles ribbon | ||