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| name         = Origin
| author       = Various
| language     = [[Oharic]] (original), <br/>Anglish (current)
| country      = Orioni
| genre        = {{wpl|Biography}}
| publisher    = [[Crown Content]]
| isbn         = 978-0-593-07875-4
| image        = Whos who in Orioni.png
| caption      = A recent cover of the book
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| series       = 
| release_date = Annually
| media_type   = Print (hardback), ebook
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The '''Who's Who in [[Orioni]]''' is a collection of concise biographical references. It has been used by academics as a resource that identifies leading Orinese individuals and has been analysed when studying the social backgrounds – particularly education – of Orioni's elites. The Who's Who reference is currently published by [[Crown Content]], a reference publishing company owned by the [[Empire State University]].

==Criteria==
People are included if they have significantly contributed to Orioni life on a national or international level. They are [[Orinese people]] who have built a positive profile over time. Some people are considered to be significant politicians or business leaders, cultural contributors, names in sports and entertainment, etc.

There are no restrictions on age or sex and entrants need not be born in Orioni. Each person's nomination is considered on its merits alone and entry in the book cannot be paid for. The book is a snapshot of Orioni society at a particular point in time.

==Latest edition==
This is an excerpt from the most recent edition of ''Who's Who in Orioni'' as published by Crown Content. (Excerpt published with permission.)

People are listed in alphabetical order, based on their family names.

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===A===
* Acosta, Romeo (4 December 1994): Captain of the [[Orioni Orcas]] national football team.
* Akuchi, Sasha: Former councillor of education (2003-2007); initiated the [[Order of Arts and Letters]].

===B===
* Baloji, N’Dumbu (°12 September 1978). Musician-refugee from [[Afropa]] whose song ''L'Été Oriental'' was as the official [[2018 UENA World Cup]] anthem by the [[Andro Academy of Fine Arts]].
* Buana, Ernie (°9 January 1976). Ambassador to [[Gallambria]]. Mr Buana studied at OLSC in [[Meda]]. He served overseas in the Orioni army, travelling to countries, including [[Jilderen]] and [[Ide Jima]]. Together with his wife, he has one daughter and four sons.
* Brand, Adam. Director of [[Mercy International]], an international NGO.
* Bruiser, Adenhold or "Ahold" (°22 December 1954): Supreme commander of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force]].

===C===
* Christiana, Bérénice (°10 October 1961): General-in-chief of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Army|Imperial Orinese Army]].
* Ciris, Eremi (°1941): Party leader of the [[Socialist Party of Orioni]].

===D===
* Dupont, Marcel (°1 April 1964): Ambassador to [[Jilderen]].

===E===
* Elblag, John: Skipper of the ship Kaisei, which participated in the [[Ocean's Cup]].
* Estada, Carla (°26 October 1947): Duchess of [[Meda]]; rival claimant and [[Monarchy of Orioni#Pretenders to the throne|pretender to the throne]] of the [[monarchy of Orioni]].

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===G===
* Gebere, Cirini. {{wp|Chief operating officer|Chief Operations Officer}} of the Orinese division of [[Mercy International]].

===H===
* Hackney, Anna (°25 February 1966): permanent representative to the [[Entente of Oriental States]].
* Hakushaku, Elisabeth of: Councillor of trade & transportation; countess of [[Hakushaku]].
* Hega, Nicoli: Spokesperson for the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Navy|Imperial Orinese Navy]]; lieutenant commander of the navy.
* Hiddink, Guus (°8 November 1946): Former sports coach of the [[Orioni Orcas]] soccer team.
* Hiramson, Hiram: Councillor of economy.
* Hirani
* Hoyman, Carolus: Senior defence analyst; former lieutenant colonel of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Army|Imperial Orinese Army]].

===I===
* Ionas, Erika: Driver for Typhoon Formula 1 racing team.

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===K===
* Koki, Taiho: Sumo wrestler from [[Zuidhaven]].
* Kujo Michii, Nijo of: Councillor of home affairs.

===L===
* Lahiri, Isabel (°25 September 1969): Director of the Central Intelligence Organisation; member of the executive committee of Europol and Interpol.
* Lang, Bobo: Councillor of health; professor.
* Limbani, Joseph or "Joe" (°30 August 1943): Chief marshal of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Air Force|Imperial Orinese Air Force]].

===M===
* Manzoni, Catherine: Councillor of the treasury.
* Mikasa, Ianos: Councillor of social services; professor.
* Moitier, Carine (°8 November 1964): CEO of iOCommerce.

===N===
* Nabérrie, Alesia: Grand Princess of Dion; first in line to inherit the imperial throne.
* Nabérrie, Graeme (°7 August 1945): Current Archduke of Sirius. Former {{wp|Prince consort}} to Empress [[Hensei Nabérrie]]. Né Montrose.
* Nabérrie, Joni (°8 December 1982): 147th [[Monarchy of Orioni|Empress of Orioni]].
* Nabérrie, Toren: Prince of Orioni; councillor of defence; commander in the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Navy|Imperial Orinese Navy]].
* Nideba, Amuh (°28 July 1976): Councillor of justice.

===O===
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===P===
* [[Andrew Pipkin|Pipkin, Andrew]] (°5 March 1974): Councillor of foreign affairs; former ambassador to [[Vanarambaion]]; founder of the [[Entente of Oriental States]].
* Pristo, Chandra (°18 June 1952): Chairlady of the imperial council (2003-2007 and 2015-2019); member of the [[Socialist Party of Orioni]]; professor of anthropology.

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===R===
* Ramius, Mario (°25 August 1930): Grand Admiral of the fleet of the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force#Navy|Imperial Orinese Navy]].
* el-Redahk, Isenah: Artist is known for his famous murals depicting Orioni’s naval history; recipient of the [[Order of Arts and Letters]].
* Rezovi, Awidefale (°1975): Chairlady of the imperial council (2019-present). Member of the [[Socialist Party of Orioni]].

===S===
* Sefaniah, Penjaman: Poet from a former colony, known for publicly rejecting the [[Order of the Sun]] award.
* Shankar, Anoushka (°9 June 1981): Musician and composer from [[Oris]], renowned for her sitar playing. Recently gave an extraordinary concert in Alaghon, [[Tamurin]].
* Solna, Elisa: Councillor of energy; founder of the [[Oil Producing Eurthican Countries]] (OPEC); professor at the [[Empire State University]].

===T===
* Taranga, Aramas: General in the [[Imperial Orinese Defence Force]] and commanding officer of the [[Orinese Special Reconnaissance Unit]] (OSRU).
* Timos, Mihaeli: Councillor of education; descendant of the renowned industrialist [[Amali Timos]].
* Todd, Louis or "Lou" (°20 August 1971): Political aide and lifelong friend of [[Andrew Pipkin]].

===U===
* Urgundy, Bronald or "Bron" (°16 July 1967): Television presenter for [[Big Story News]].

===V===
* Vogels, Constantine: Councillor of the environment.

===W===
* Walden, Kurt (°1961): Ambassador to [[Magnaeus]].
* Werk, Stefani (°30 May 1975): CEO of PearSoft.

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==Who Was Who==
When someone dies, her or his biography is transferred to the volumes of ''Who Was Who in Orioni'', where it is usually printed as it appeared in the last Who's Who, appended with the date of death. People are listed in alphabetical order, based on their family names.

===A===
* Ackerman, Leopold: founder of [[Orioni#Media|Roiters News Agency]].
* Adhamed, {{wp|Shri|Sri}} Seymond (1133-1192): husband of Empress Masaino's second sister, conqueror of [[Hierapolis]], leader during the [[Orinese Civil War]].

===B===
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===C===
* Corei, Hely (c. 1480s-1530s): Composer of ''Freedom‘s Sun'', the national [[anthem of Orioni]].

===D===
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===E===
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===F===
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===G===
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===H===
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===I===
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===J===
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===K===
* Ketenya, Hano (1924-2020): Chairman of the imperial council (1987-1995).<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/1966-roiters-%C2%BB-know-now/?do=findComment&comment=40015019 Former Chairman Ketenya dies aged 95] (15 March 2020)</ref>

===L===
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===M===
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===N===
* Nabérrie, Hensei (1958-2003): Coronated as 146th [[Empress of Orioni]] in 1989. She married [[Graeme Nabérrie]].
* Nabérrie, Jomi ($birthyear-1912): Coronated as 143rd Empress of Orioni in 1867. She married Prince [[Giuseppe Korvini]].
* Nabérrie, Oshita ($birthyear-1926): Coronated as 144th Empress of Orioni in 1912.
* Nabérrie, Owa ($birthyear-1989): Coronated as 145th Empress of Orioni in 1926.
* Neustein, Alfred (1879-1955): Theoretical physicist and philosopher.
* Nobelli, Camila (1667-1728): Jurisprudence scholar responsible for compiling the current [[Constitution of Orioni]].

===O===
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===P===
* Parrek, Asmanta ($dates): Artist, most famous for her painting titled [[Mount Oromis]].

===Q===
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===R===
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===S===
* Strupar, Ionas (1970-2016): Chairman of the imperial council (2007-2015); leader of the political party PO&amp;N; former mayor of [[Meda]].

===T===
* Timos, Amali (1833-1896): Geologist, industrialist, and the exploiter of uranium. Originator of the [[Timos Prizes]].

===U===
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===V===
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