Difference between revisions of "Peerage of Westarctica"

[[File:Collage of Nobles.png|thumb|450px|Collage showing some of Westarctica's Hereditary Nobles]]

[[File:Collage of Nobles.png|thumb|450px|Collage showing some of Westarctica's Hereditary Nobles]]

==History of the Peerage==

==History of the Peerage==

During the era when Westarctica was known as the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica]], the collected nobles were simply known as "the Nobility." In 2002, when the [[Achaean Royal Charter]] was decreed, the name was formalized as "the [[Baronage]]." This name was retained in the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] of 2004. The Mandate also retired the title of "Earl," and those holding the rank were renamed "Counts."

During the era when Westarctica was known as the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica]], the collected nobles were simply known as "the Nobility." In 2002, when the [[Achaean Royal Charter]] was decreed, the name was formalized as "the [[Baronage]]." This name was retained in the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]] of 2004. The Mandate also retired the title of "Earl," and those holding the rank were renamed "Counts."

==Peerage Members==

==Peerage Members==

The peers include all nobles, from the [[Grand Duke|Sovereign]] (Grand Duke or Grand Duchess) through [[Baronet|baronet/baronetess]]. The Sovereign may place greater value on the opinions of higher ranking peers before lower, as the former usually have more invested in the country's overall well being and future, but the thoughts of every peer are of considerable value and many of the country's [[Baron|barons]] have exercised greater influence over national policy than some of its [[Duke|dukes]] and [[Prince|princes]].

The peers include all nobles, from the [[Grand Duke|Sovereign]] (Grand Duke or Grand Duchess) through [[Baronet|baronet/baronetess]]. The Sovereign may place greater value on the opinions of higher ranking peers before lower, as the former usually have more invested in the country's overall well being and future, but the thoughts of every peer are of considerable value and many of the country's [[Baron|barons]] have exercised greater influence over national policy than some of its [[Duke|dukes]] and [[Prince|princes]].

==Authority==

==Authority==

===Font of Honor===

===Font of Honor===

The reigning Sovereign alone has the authority to grant peerages, and may do so for any reason. Peerages are bestowed by the Sovereign at their discretion. They may decide to confer with advisors on the suitability of a person, or on the specific rank to be bestowed. For example, [[Grand Duke Travis]] has asked for input from the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]] before making appointments on more than one occasion.

The reigning Sovereign alone has the authority to grant peerages, and may do so for any reason. Peerages are bestowed by the Sovereign at their discretion. They may decide to confer with advisors on the suitability of a person, or on the specific rank to be bestowed. For example, [[Grand Duke Travis]] has asked for input from the [[Prime Minister of Westarctica|Prime Minister]] before making appointments on more than one occasion.

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| [[King Christopher of Vikesland|Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson]] || 12 December 2019 || Christopher Beyette || <small>''Noble Prince''</small>

| [[King Christopher of Vikesland|Prince Christopher, Duke of Hudson]] || 12 December 2019 || Christopher Beyette || <small>''Noble Prince''</small>

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| Duchess of [[Eights Coast|Eights]] || 12 October 2017 || Sheri Sanders ||

| Duchess of [[Eights Coast|Eights]] || 12 October 2017 || Sheri Sanders ||

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| Duke of the [[Walgreen Coast]] || 17 January 2018 || Johannes Strauss ||

| Duke of the [[Walgreen Coast]] || 17 January 2018 || Johannes Strauss ||

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| Duke of [[Borradaile Island|Borradaile]] || 22 January 2018 || Chrenan Borradaile || <small>''Raised from Count of Borradaile''</small>

| Duke of [[Borradaile Island|Borradaile]] || 22 January 2018 || Chrenan Borradaile || <small>''Raised from Count of Borradaile''</small>

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| Duke of [[Coulter Heights|Coulter]] || 2 September 2023 || Chun Yin Benedict Chak ||

| Duke of [[Coulter Heights|Coulter]] || 2 September 2023 || Chun Yin Benedict Chak ||

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| Count of [[Pankratz Bay|Pankratz]] || 4 October 2020 || Joffrey Heyraud || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

| Count of [[Pankratz Bay|Pankratz]] || 4 October 2020 || Joffrey Heyraud || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

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| Count of [[May Peak|May]] || 15 November 2020 || Aaron Vincent Nußer || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

| Count of [[May Peak|May]] || 15 November 2020 || Aaron Vincent Nußer || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

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| Count of [[Shuman Glacier|Shuman]] || 11 December 2020 || Leslie Rushton || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

| Count of [[Shuman Glacier|Shuman]] || 11 December 2020 || Leslie Rushton || <small>''Life Peer''</small>

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| Count of [[Sif Island|Sif]] || 23 August 2023 || Florian Lohwasser || <small>''Created as Baron of [[Pine Island Glacier|Pine Island]]''</small>

| Count of [[Sif Island|Sif]] || 23 August 2023 || Florian Lohwasser || <small>''Created as Baron of [[Pine Island Glacier|Pine Island]]''</small>

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| Baron of Wolkowyszki || 22 September 2017 || Louis Paiewonsky ||

| Baron of Wolkowyszki || 22 September 2017 || Louis Paiewonsky ||

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| Baron of [[Garwood Point|Garwood]] || 22 December 2017 || Eli Simon Sacra ||  <small>''Grandson of the [[Duke of Tapley]]''</small>

| Baron of [[Garwood Point|Garwood]] || 22 December 2017 || Eli Simon Sacra ||  <small>''Grandson of the [[Duke of Tapley]]''</small>

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| Baron of [[Weikman Nunataks|Weikman]] || 19 January 2018 || Mario Alexander Fagitsch ||

| Baron of [[Weikman Nunataks|Weikman]] || 19 January 2018 || Mario Alexander Fagitsch ||

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| Baron of [[Brennan Point|Brennan]] || 22 January 2018 || Jean-Marie Wenigenrath ||

| Baron of [[Brennan Point|Brennan]] || 22 January 2018 || Jean-Marie Wenigenrath ||

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| Baroness of [[Buennagel Peak|Buennagel]] || 21 August 2023 || Lea Paulinic ||

| Baroness of [[Buennagel Peak|Buennagel]] || 21 August 2023 || Lea Paulinic ||

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| Baronetess of Hallenhan || 10 July 2023 || Lee-Fong (Olivia), Chong ||

| Baronetess of Hallenhan || 10 July 2023 || Lee-Fong (Olivia), Chong ||

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