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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 = Wolf 2019.jpg | | image = Wolf 2019.jpg | ||
| imgw = 200px | | imgw = 200px | ||
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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 | ||
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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 Grand Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2017 | *{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Commander in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2017 | ||