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| type = monarch
| type = monarch
| name = <small>His Royal Highness</small><br>Grand Duke Travis
| name = <small>His Royal Highness</small><br>Grand Duke Travis
| title = <small>Grand Duke of Westarctica<br>Overlord of Calsahara<br>Baron of Flandrensis</small>
| title = <small>Grand Duke of Westarctica<br>Overlord of Calsahara<br>Sultan of Raphania<br>Baron of Flandrensis</small>
| image = Grand_Duke_Travis.jpg
| image = Grand Duke Travis Portrait.jpg
| imgw = 200px
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| succession = [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]
| succession = [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]]
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| pre-type3 = Preceded by
| pre-type3 = Preceded by
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| spouse = [[Prince-Consort Dinny]] <small>(m. 28 Dec 2016)</small>
| spouse = [[Prince Dinny]] <small>(m. 28 Dec 2016; div. Nov 2022)</small>
| spouse-type = Consort
| spouse-type = Prince-Consort
| spouse1 = [[Marquise of Walgreen|Grand Duchess Cathryn]] <small>(m. Nov 2004; div. Jun 2013)</small>
| spouse1 = [[Marquise of Walgreen|Grand Duchess Cathryn]] <small>(m. Nov 2004; div. Jun 2013)</small>
| spouse-type1= Grand Duchess
| spouse-type1= Grand Duchess
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The Grand Duke has been involved with various micronations, and has founded three of his own, starting in 1996 with the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], then [[Westarctica]] in 2001, and finally [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2009. In between these projects, he served as a governor for two provinces of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]].
The Grand Duke has been involved with various micronations, and has founded three of his own, starting in 1996 with the [[Kingdom of Casbah]], then [[Westarctica]] in 2001, and finally [[Colony of Calsahara|Calsahara]] in 2009. In between these projects, he served as a governor for two provinces of [[Republic of Molossia|Molossia]].


June 4th, the Grand Duke's birthday, is celebrated as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|national holiday]].
June 4th, the Grand Duke's birthday, is celebrated as a [[Public Holidays in Westarctica|national holiday]]. In 2022, Grand Duke Travis was inducted into the [[Micronational Hall of Excellence]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Return to Westarctica==
==Return to Westarctica==
[[File:Grand Duke Travis 2023.jpg|450px|thumb|Grand Duke Travis speaking at [[MicroCon 2023]]]]
===2010 Coup===
===2010 Coup===
::''Main article: [[The Great Return]]''
::''Main article: [[The Great Return]]''
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The ruler of Westarctica at that time was [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]], who had previously served as Westarctica's chief herald and had assumed the throne from [[Grand Duke Philip]] in 2008. His rule had been criticized from Westarcticans and foreigners alike as both aggressively hostile as well as isolationist and, ultimately, negligent.
The ruler of Westarctica at that time was [[Grand Duke Jon-Lawrence]], who had previously served as Westarctica's chief herald and had assumed the throne from [[Grand Duke Philip]] in 2008. His rule had been criticized from Westarcticans and foreigners alike as both aggressively hostile as well as isolationist and, ultimately, negligent.
[[File:Grand Duke Survives Brush.jpg|thumb|The Protector of Westarctica meeting with King Christopher of Vikesland in Beverly Hills]]
 
To fulfill the wishes of the people of Westarctica, from May - June 2010, Travis participated in a [[The Great Return|coup to remove]] Jon-Lawrence from the throne. The coup was successful and on 4 June, a [[Transitional Government]] was proclaimed that effectively reduced Westarctica's sovereign status to that of a Protectorate (unofficially a protectorate of Calsahara). As he was still [[King of Calsahara]], rather than take the title of Grand Duke, Travis adopted the title "Protector of Westarctica" and gave Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]], the position of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]].
To fulfill the wishes of the people of Westarctica, from May - June 2010, Travis participated in a [[The Great Return|coup to remove]] Jon-Lawrence from the throne. The coup was successful and on 4 June, a [[Transitional Government]] was proclaimed that effectively reduced Westarctica's sovereign status to that of a Protectorate (unofficially a protectorate of Calsahara). As he was still [[King of Calsahara]], rather than take the title of Grand Duke, Travis adopted the title "Protector of Westarctica" and gave Westarctica's [[Minister of Defense]], [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]], the position of [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]].


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His second official consort was the [[Marquise of Walgreen]], who became Grand Duchess Cathryn after marrying the Grand Duke in 2004. She is the mother of [[Prince Daniel Nicholas]].
His second official consort was the [[Marquise of Walgreen]], who became Grand Duchess Cathryn after marrying the Grand Duke in 2004. She is the mother of [[Prince Daniel Nicholas]].


In 2013, after divorcing Grand Duchess Cathryn, the Grand Duke publicly [[LGBT rights in Westarctica|came out of the closet]]. Three years later, he married Westarctica's [[Minister of Technology]], the Marquis of [[Sarnoff Mountains|Sarnoff]], who was given the title [[Prince-Consort Dinny]].
In 2013, after divorcing Grand Duchess Cathryn, the Grand Duke publicly [[LGBT rights in Westarctica|came out of the closet]]. Three years later, he married Westarctica's [[Minister of Technology]], the Marquis of [[Sarnoff Mountains|Sarnoff]], who was given the title [[Prince-Consort Dinny]]. They divorced in November 2022.


==Full title==
==Full title==
::''Main article: [[List of Titles and Honorifics of Grand Duke Travis]]''
::''Main article: [[List of Titles and Honorifics of Grand Duke Travis]]''
The Grand Duke's full title as used in his capacity as Head of State of Westarctica is: ''His Royal Highness, Travis, Grand Duke of Westarctica, Overlord of Calsahara, Prince of [[Hollick-Kenyon Plateau|Hollick-Kenyon]], Marquis of [[Thwaites Ice Tongue|Thwaites]], Baron of [[Suchland Islands|Suchland]], and Baron of [[Flandrensis]]''.
The Grand Duke's full title as used in his capacity as Head of State of Westarctica is: ''His Royal Highness, Travis, Grand Duke of Westarctica, Overlord of Calsahara, Sultan of [[Raphania]], Prince of [[Hollick-Kenyon Plateau|Hollick-Kenyon]], Marquis of [[Thwaites Ice Tongue|Thwaites]], Baron of [[Suchland Islands|Suchland]], and Baron of [[Flandrensis]]''.


His Royal Highness also has many [[subordinate title]]s, most of which come from realms he previously ruled or various honorifics that have been granted by [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|foreign governments]]. Additionally, he still possesses a litany of unused titles from his time as [[King of Calsahara]], none of which were abandoned when he quit the throne.
His Royal Highness also has many [[subordinate title]]s, most of which come from realms he previously ruled or various honorifics that have been granted by [[Foreign relations of Westarctica|foreign governments]]. Additionally, he still possesses a litany of unused titles from his time as [[King of Calsahara]], none of which were abandoned when he quit the throne.
In his capacity as ruler of the [[Raphania|Colony of Raphania]], the Grand Duke uses the additional style "His Sultanic Highness."


==Honors and Awards==
==Honors and Awards==
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Cross in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2015
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Grand Cross in the [[Order of the Snowflake]], 2015
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Noble Order of Westarctica]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Noble Order of Westarctica]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Holy Order of The Cross]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Noble Order of the Sword]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight Commander in the [[Noble Order of the Sword]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of Merit]], 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Holy Order of The Cross]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Knight in the [[Order of Merit]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2005
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Desert Heart]], 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Desert Heart]], 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} General of the Legion in the [[Legion of Peace]], 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} General of the Legion in the [[Legion of Peace]], 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Master of the Universe in the [[Masters of the Universe]], 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Master of the Universe in the [[Masters of the Universe]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Thespian in the [[Illustrious Order of Thespians]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} Grand Thespian in the [[Illustrious Order of Thespians]] <small>''(abolished, but authorized for wear)''</small>, 2009
*{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the [[Most Honorable Order of Kolios]], 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Kingdom of Kolios Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the [[Order of the Rose Throne]], 2022


====Honored Servant of Westarctica====
====Honored Servant of Westarctica====
On 18 July 2019, Grand Duke Travis was awarded the [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]] (then called the Honored Service ribbon). The award citation read:
On 18 July 2019, Grand Duke Travis was awarded the [[Honored Westarctican Awards|Honored Servant of Westarctica]] (then called the Honored Service ribbon). The award citation read:


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===Foreign Honors===
===Foreign Honors===
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Lithua.jpg}} Medal of Friendship, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Obscurium.png}} Obscure Friendship Medal, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} [[MicroCon EU 2023]] Commemoration Medal, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Duckionary.png}} Order of Friendship and Diplomacy, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} Diplomatic Friendship Medal, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Pibocip flag.jpg}} Order of the Bluebell, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} MicroCon 2023 Medal, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slowjamastan.png}} Racoon of Friendship, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Amity Award, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag North Barchant.png}} Certificate of Honor, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King George II Challenge Coin, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag Karno-Ruthenia.png}} Order of the Three Golden Fleeces, 2023
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Flandrensis.png}} Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Melting Mountain, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Order of Slabovia, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Ladonia.png}} Order of the Hesperides, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Amethonia flag.png}} Order of the Amethyst, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Ruritania-Flg.jpg|Kingdom of Ruritania}} Order of Valour, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Cycoldia.jpg}} Order of Christina I, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Raph Transitional Flag.png}} Order of the Pebble, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Aeternia Flag.png}} Order of Wisdom, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Obsidia.png}} Order of Creation, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Nordale-icon.png}} Order of the Angel, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Highguard flag.png}} Iron Heart of Highguard, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Sancratosia-Flag.png}} Certificate of Merit, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of West Who.jpg}} Certificate of Recognition from the Senate, 2022
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Lostisland.jpg|Federal Republic of Lostisland}} Citation of Merit, 2021
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Lostisland.jpg|Federal Republic of Lostisland}} Citation of Merit, 2021
*{{flagiconstart|Budgerigar-Society.png}} Knight of the Budgie, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Budgerigar-Society.png}} Knight of the Budgie, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Dracul flag.jpg|Dracul}} Historian of Dracul, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Dracul Flag 2023.png|Dracul}} Historian of Dracul, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Empire of Agber Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the Order of the Empire of Agber, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Empire of Agber Flag.png}} Knight Commander in the Order of the Empire of Agber, 2020
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King's Mark of Friendship, 2019
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} King's Mark of Friendship, 2019
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*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Homestead.jpg}} Medal of Micronational Excellence, 2017
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Homestead.jpg}} Medal of Micronational Excellence, 2017
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 2017
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png}} The Desert Palm, 2017
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Pavlov.jpg}} Order of the Flat Earth <small>''(defunct)''</small>, 2016
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Pavlov.jpg}} Order of the Flat Earth, 2016
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Scone.jpg|Kingdom of Scone}} Order of the Sconnish Poppy, 2015
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Scone.jpg|Kingdom of Scone}} Order of the Sconnish Poppy, 2015
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aigues-Mortes.jpg|Principality of Aigues-Mortes}} Grand Order of the Pink Flamingo, 2015
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Aigues-Mortes.jpg|Principality of Aigues-Mortes}} Grand Order of the Pink Flamingo, 2015
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===Military Ranks===  
===Military Ranks===  
*{{flagiconstart|Kentucky Flag.jpg}} '''2022 - Present:''' Colonel and Aide de Camp to the Governor of Kentucky
*{{flagiconstart|Kentucky Flag.jpg}} '''2022 - Present:''' Colonel and Aide de Camp to the Governor of Kentucky
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} '''2014 - Present:''' Colonel-in-Chief of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} '''2017 - Present:''' Colonel-in-Chief of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} '''2006 - Present:''' Grand Admiral in the [[Molossian Navy]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Molossia.png|Molossia}} '''2006 - Present:''' Grand Admiral in the [[Molossian Navy]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara.jpg|Calsahara}} '''2011 - Present:''' Warden of [[Seven Seas of Rhye|the Marshes]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara Colony.jpg.jpg}} '''2017 - 2023:''' Warden of [[Seven Seas of Rhye|the Marshes]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara.jpg|Calsahara}} '''2009 - 2017:''' Lieutenant General in [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of Calsahara.jpg|Calsahara}} '''2009 - 2017:''' Lieutenant General in [[His Majesty's Corps of Engineers]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} '''2001 - 2008:''' Intelligence Specialist 1st Class in the [[United States Navy]]
*{{flagiconstart|Flag of United States.png}} '''2001 - 2008:''' Intelligence Specialist 1st Class in the [[United States Navy]]

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